Phase 1 of multi-million upgrade at Coronation Park almost complete
More than 90 per cent of the paving and more than half of the landscaping have been completed.
Since the eviction of the Coronation squatters in December 2014, the community has been patiently waiting for construction on the re-development of the park to start, this being the reason why the squatters were evicted in the first place.
In February 2015, the re-developers of Coronation Park started clearing spaces, removing rubble, and upgrading the perimeter fences.
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At the beginning of this year, the first phase of the re-development started. With the speed of light the developers started paving the area and began construction on an entrance and guardhouse.
Today, more than 90 per cent of the paving is finished and more than half of the landscaping has also been completed. With more than 5 000 square metres of multi-coloured brick paving – which includes walkways and roads – the area is set to be beautiful, and most importantly, safe for park-goers.
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“I am very proud to be associated with the project,” said Christo Kotzé, councillor for Ward 37. “In my opinion the project team are professionals assisted by Parks officials with valued input.
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I am looking forward to the final product which will add value to Mogale City and promises to be a beautiful tourist attraction.”
The upgrade was split into multiple phases: Phase 1 consisted of fencing and the rehabilitation of land, upgrading of existing roads and construction of entrance buildings. Phase 2 will consist of upgrading gardens, placing of benches, and the creation of other recreational facilities.
Phase 1 of the project is almost complete, despite some setbacks which caused construction to be delayed by more than a month.
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The projected time of completion of this phase was 30 September, but it seems as if it will only be completed in October.
The budget for the park, approved during the 2013/ 14 financial year, is R22 million. This phase was completed at a cost of only about R8 million.
Nkosana Zali, Mogale City Local Municipality spokesperson, said the funds that will be used come from the municipality’s funds and the Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG).
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It is part of the budget for the Innovative Park Community partnership programme which has been shared between a number of parks in Kagiso, Munsieville, Krugersdorp and Magaliesburg.
The parks that have been developed are:
Azaadville Community Park
Kagiso Regional Park
Magaliesburg Park Development
Munsieville and Muldersdrift Parks projects
The development falls under the Mogale City Local Municipality Parks Department. Their main aim is to create and maintain sustainable urban environments that are conducive to pleasant living in Mogale City.
The News will discuss Phase 2 of the project in a follow-up article.
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