Motion by city councillors to be tabled over noise pollution in Polokwane
Noise disturbance has long been a thorn in the side of many residents; some of whom are fed up over their requests for something to be done that continue to fall on deaf ears.
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According to city cluster councillors, Frank Haas and Franco Marx, there have been numerous complaints regarding noise pollution from residents. This prompted them to table a motion in this regard at a municipal council meeting, scheduled for later this month, Bosveld Review reports.
They said residents with complaints can then form part of a structured group with one voice to request that the Polokwane Municipality enforce its noise pollution bylaws.
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Marx created a Facebook page, Polokwane Noise Pollution, where concerned residents have the opportunity to post their comments and input, as well as obtain information regarding the progress regarding this action.
He explained that this group does not have any political inclination, but was developed with the aim to assist residents with a mutual concern regarding the continued noise disturbance and lack of action from the municipality in this regard.
“Councillors will drive the issue in council as per the mandate of the residents. A copy of the relevant motion, which will be submitted to the Polokwane Council, will be posted soon.
“Unfortunately, not all complaints will be resolved in council and, should the need arise, we will assist residents to appoint attorneys to institute legal action as provided for in the bylaws,” Marx said.
He explained that the current action will focus on noise pollution at the premises owned by the municipality, such as the Peter Mokaba Stadium and Sports Complex, Waterland, public swimming pools, the Ladanna Defense Base Camp, the Flora Park Dam and the Cricket Club and surrounding areas.
Haas explained: “This is a problem that affects all residents and should therefore receive immediate action in order to remedy the situation. Instead, the municipality has taken the issue from pillar to post with no results.
“If the council doesn’t respond to the motion favourably, we will be left with no choice other than to take the matter to court”.
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