Brothers Angelo and Michael Frantzekos decided that the lumps of spilt concrete on Linksfield Road were a risk to motorists and other road users for long enough.

They recently launched a project to remove them and asked the NPO Better Edenvale for assistance to get this important job done.

Better Senderwood got involved, too, offering the additional manpower needed.

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“This was a real community effort,” said Better Edenvale director Louis Ioulianou. He noted that concrete spillage is a major concern on South African roads, and Linksfield Road was badly affected.

“The hardened spills pose a risk to all road users. Drivers must often swerve to avoid them. Filled with sharp stones, the dried concrete on the road can be harder and more hazardous than a road bump, causing considerable damage to vehicles and tyres.”

When trucks spill concrete, it is usually because they are overfilled, and the spill often happens on an uphill road.

By taking action and working together, Better Edenvale, Better Senderwood and the Frantzekos brothers have helped to make Linksfield Road safer for everyone.

Ioulianou noted that Angelo and Michael’s community spirit and leadership highlighted the impact that active citizenship can have in maintaining and improving public spaces.

He also thanked Build It for the truck that was kindly offered for the project.

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“This is a great example of what can be achieved when community members step up and work together,” he said.

“Small actions can have a big impact in building better, safer, stronger neighbourhoods.”

Residents and all local businesses are encouraged to get involved in initiatives like this and to contribute to ongoing efforts to improve their area.

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With more support, especially regular monthly contributions, volunteer-led NPOs like Better Edenvale and Better Senderwood will be able to do more.

All residents and businesses are urged to contribute.

To find out more and get involved in Better Edenvale, visit https://betteredenvale.org.za/ or email info@betteredenvale.org.za

To become part of Better Senderwood’s improvements, visit bettersenderwood.co.za or email bettersenderwood@gmail.com