IN an effort to address service delivery issues in their area, a group of residents has formed the Greenwood Park Ratepayers and Residents Association (GWPRRA).

The executive committee for the ratepayers body was elected at the founding meeting on October 24.

While most of the positions on the executive committee are filled, one additional committee member seat is vacant and will be filled at the next community meeting.

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Speaking to Northglen News, the chairperson, Darrien Lortan, and deputy chairperson, Greer Ogle, explained that the GWPRRA is an independent and non-partisan civic association.

“Our aim is to give the community of Greenwood Park a unified voice and work toward protecting and reviving the area via a number of initiatives. When we set out our constitution we had a list of objectives, including promoting clean, safe, inclusive and well-maintained public spaces as well as encouraging community pride,” Lortan said.

He added that the body also wanted to focus on improving social aspects for the youth, residents and pensioners in the area.

Ogle said the body aims to work with crucial structures such as the Greenwood Park CPF Sub Forum 2, Greenwood Park SAPS and the eThekwini Municipality.

“We were pleased with the formation of GWPRRA. As Darrien pointed out part of our mandate is addressing service delivery issues like the water supply issues, ageing infrastructure. We’ve set out the constitution and set out the duties of the office bearers,” she said.

• To find out more or to join the ratepayers body email greenwoodparkrra@gmail.com.

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