The Ellis Park precinct is undergoing a major facelift thanks to the City of Johannesburg’s CRUM Region F Accelerated Service Delivery operation. Teams from various city departments have been hard at work over the past few months to improve the area ahead of upcoming sporting events.
The project is a collaborative effort between the City, Lions Rugby Union, stadium management, and other key stakeholders aimed at revitalising the Greater Emirates Park area.
City Power has been busy fixing faulty streetlights and underground cables, while Pikitup has focused on cleaning up litter and illegal dumping sites. Johannesburg Water has repaired burst pipes and replaced missing manhole covers, and City Parks has trimmed trees and addressed overgrown roots.
Irene Mafune, Regional Director of CRUM Region F, highlighted the precinct’s importance due to its partnerships with the University of Johannesburg and Johannesburg Central College Ellis Park campus. She emphasised the city’s commitment to addressing service delivery issues like potholes, broken pavements, and faulty lights promptly.
“This precinct holds great significance due to its active partnerships, notably with the University of Johannesburg science and engineering campus and Johannesburg Central College Ellis Park and other partners.”
Mafune emphasized that in well-managed precincts like Ellis Park, the city’s primary objective is to minimise urban decay.
“We must swiftly and effectively address service delivery challenges and uphold infrastructure maintenance. We are pleased to acknowledge that this precinct stands as one of the well-managed precincts in the Inner City,” said Mafune.
The Johannesburg Development Agency has cleaned the Joe Slovo bridge and its artwork, while Johannesburg Roads Agency re-painted road markings on Park Street. The Region’s Augmented Field Services Unit has also contributed to the clean-up efforts.
To improve visibility at night, over 380 solar lights have been installed as part of the Jozi My Jozi programme. The city is also repairing potholes, fixing pavements, and adding street art to enhance the area’s appearance. Increased street cleaning and a strong law enforcement presence are also part of the revitalisation plan.
The concerted effort by the city and its partners is aimed at transforming the Ellis Park precinct into a vibrant and welcoming space for residents and visitors alike.
Written by Dudu Lushaba
14/08/2024
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