Joburg Parks and Zoo ready for peak season
Forty-four contractors have been accredited and approved. JCPZ has also put in place a 24-hour emergency team to cut and remove trees uprooted during inclement weather.
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) finalised its proactive maintenance plan in anticipation of the peak summer season to deliver horticultural and conservation services in the City of Joburg.
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The proactive plan includes a month-to-month roster of both internally managed and contractor-serviced plans.
“Forty-four contractors have been accredited and approved. JCPZ has also put in place a 24-hour emergency team to cut and remove trees uprooted during inclement weather,” said JCPZ spokesperson Jenny Moodley.
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Residents are urged to maintain the grass verges adjacent to their homes in a collective effort to support the call to action of the A Re Sebetseng volunteer programme aimed at retaining litter-free and well-maintained public spaces.
“Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo’s horticultural and conservation plans are tailored to effectively deliver on our mandate to provide proactive services in a hassle-free, cost-effective and well-managed manner to restore pride and dignity in our City,” said the acting managing director, Bukelwa Njingolo.
The detailed horticultural and conservation plans are being forwarded to ward councillors and key stakeholders. The plans can be found by visiting www.jhbcityparks.com
JCPZ appeals to residents to centralise the registration of requests for services with the Joburg Connect Call Centre on 011 375 5555 by selecting option #0 and securing a reference number.
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