Noisy Florida Road needs more policing, says resident
A resident feels something needs to be done to police uncontrolled noise and behaviour of patrons in Florida Road.
UNCONTROLLED noise and the inconsiderate behaviour of club-goers has Florida Road resident, Tony Williams, appealing for Metro Police to take action.
According to Williams, every weekend and the occasional weekday, residents are bombarded by very loud music coming from a club in the road.
“I have personally complained to the management but to no avail. It appears that the people who frequent this establishment have no respect for the residents in the area. We have to endure their shouting and screaming until the early hours of the morning,” he said.
Williams said he wanted to know why Metro Police did no visible patrols in Florida Road to monitor the drivers who use this stretch of road to race and test the sound of their fast and expensive 'toys'.
“Who they are trying to impress? I hope someone in authority will do something about these issues,” he said.
Jarrod Evans, Florida Road UIP precinct manager, said the UIP was aware of restaurants and bars operating illegally as nightclubs along the road.
“We have approached iTRUMP (The Inner City eThekwini Regeneration and Urban Management Programme) and have formally requested a list of all licences issued and assistance with enforcing the criteria in relation to each licence. This situation is being taken very seriously by the UIP and legitimate businesses in Florida Road who are trying to maintain the integrity of the area. All feedback and concerns related to this and other Florida Road issues are most welcome as they help strengthen the collective effort,” he said.
According to ward councillor, Martin Meyer, noise remains a serious issue on Florida Road, and he maintains that it is one of law enforcement.
“The club in question does not have a club licence, and thus, if they are in violation of their licence, then Metro and business licencing needs to enforce the laws in place. I will liaise with both these departments in this regard,” he said.
Commenting on complaints of speeding and other bylaw violations, Meyer said there is some good news in the pipeline.
“Negotiations are going well to use the kiosk on the corner of Gordon Road and Florida Road as a Metro Police substation over weekends. There are a couple of logistical issues to sort out, but I am confident we will be able to see some progress there very soon,” he said.
