The Tshwane metro will re-open angling areas at the Rietvlei and Bronkhorstspruit dams, as of 20 February from 06:00 to 19:00.
Tshwane environment and agriculture management MMC Dana Wannenburg said the below Covid-19 measures will apply:
– No mask, no entry.
– Social distancing of at least 2m must be maintained at all times.
– No picnic or social gatherings allowed.
– Only 100 visitors will be allowed for each angling area.
– Only two persons are allowed at any numbered barricaded angling spot at all times (larger groups need to book more than one barricaded spots).
– Only two fishing rods per angler as indicated on the fishing permits are allowed.
– Wearing of masks at all times are compulsory.
– Use of own hand sanitiser at barricaded spots are compulsory.
– No socialising with members from other barricaded spots is allowed.
– No alcohol will be allowed on the premises.
– All bathrooms will be supplied with hand sanitiser and must always be used.
– There will be cleaners at the ablutions/bathrooms working shifts until closing time.
Wannenberg said notices will be on display at entry points.
He said grass in the areas was cut and fishing spots were cleaned up in anticipation of visitors.
For further information and bookings, please contact the facilities on the following numbers: Rietvlei Angling Area: 012-358-1819 or Rietvlei-angling@tshwane.gov.za and Bronkies angling area at 012-358-6951 or andrews@tshwane.gov.za.
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