Empangeni in shoddy and unkempt state
Concern was also raised about the state of Empangeni’s public swimming pool, which is in a murky green state after the municipality ran out of chemicals to treat the pool
CONCERNED Empangeni residents took to social media this week to voice their outrage about overgrown shrubs and grass in the town.
Concern was also raised about the state of Empangeni’s public swimming pool, which is in a murky green state after the municipality ran out of chemicals to treat the pool.
City spokesperson Mdu Ncalane told the ZO they are working on the issue of grass cutting.
‘We have the noted the concerns in the area and we will be attending to it. We were aware of some of the issues, but not all.
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‘The city is currently in the process of dealing with the overgrowth in town.
‘There is a schedule for grass cutters and so far it’s working well. The tractor cuts and proceeds to other areas, followed by pickers who clear the cut grass..
‘No external contractor has been engaged to execute this task,’ said Ncalane.
He further noted that town pool would be opened by Saturday.
‘The city ran out of chemicals and has ordered new stock.’
It must be noted that on Tuesday the ZO noticed that work with grass cutting had begun.
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