Removal of fallen tree to reduce future flooding on Beverley Avenue
"I am happy the tree has been removed. Its removal reduces the negative effects on the surrounding area."
Part of a fallen tree, which fell into and partially blocked a stormwater servitude parallel to Beverley Avenue, has been removed.
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The blue gum tree, which fell five months ago, was blown over during strong winds in early December.
Ward 92 Clr Tiziana Plaskitt said the portion of the tree blocking the servitude was removed two weeks ago.
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She did not know who cut up and removed the tree.
When the NEWS first reported on the fallen tree Plaskitt said poor weather conditions, soil erosion and termites caused the tree to fall.
Since the tree fell several articles were published by the NEWS about it.
Plaskitt then raised numerous concerns about the tree obstructing the flow of water in the servitude and how it could contribute to future flooding.
“I am happy the tree has been removed. Its removal reduces the negative effects on the surrounding area,” she said.
“Debris can no longer get caught in the branches and block the servitude.”
Following the removal of the trees, Plaskitt said she will push for the City of Ekurhuleni to obtain a water use licence to rehabilitate the servitude.
A request for comment was sent to CoE on May 3 to determine if municipal workers had removed the fallen tree and why it had taken five months.
Comment was requested by May 7 at 10am.
No comment has been received.
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