Project continues to tackle sewage issues
The Mend the Molweni Project is a joint venture between the Hillcrest, Everton and Kloof Conservancies and is focused on fixing the ongoing sewage spillages in Hillcrest which eventually find their way into the Molweni River.
IN an effort to address the ongoing sewage spillages in the Upper Highway, the Mend the Molweni team organised an information-sharing evening with local businesses – with both landlords and tenants.
The Mend the Molweni Project is a joint venture between the Hillcrest, Everton and Kloof conservancies and is focused on fixing the ongoing sewage spillages in Hillcrest which eventually find their way into the Molweni River.
“The project team and the various municipal teams have been working successfully with local businesses to ensure that all users are informed on the correct use of the system and to avoid putting fat, oil and grease (FOG) into the system, which is the primary cause of blockages, which then results in sewage spilling onto the streets of Hillcrest,” said Kloof Conservancy chairman Paolo Candotti.
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In the meeting, which was well attended, some of the key points discussed were providing more education for the businesses and other sanitation infrastructure users.
The meeting also highlighted the need to educate the public about the issues, including at schools.
There was also a discussion of working with business owners to ensure staff (managers, supervisors and workers) are fully trained and are implementing good practices.
“We also encouraged all shopping centres to ‘ban’ paper hand towels, double-ply loo paper and disposable table wipes as these all contribute to blockages, and there are eco-friendly alternatives.
“We also encourage the use of bio-enzymes in detergents to help break down fats in the sewer system,” said Candotti.
The team also took the opportunity to recognise Guy Macquet of Lillies Quarter, not only for his financial support for the project but also for ensuring that the businesses and tenants in the centre comply with all the by-laws and do not add to the sewerage problems in Hillcrest.
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