Residents can once again make use of the Dorandia Garden Site following the completion of maintenance and repair work aimed at improving the facility’s safety, accessibility and overall functionality.

The Tshwane metro temporarily closed the site from May 30 to June 2 to allow contractors to carry out essential maintenance work without disruption to daily operations.

During the closure, residents were directed to alternative waste disposal facilities in Magalieskruin, Mountain View, Ga-Rankuwa, and Soshanguve.

According to Tshwane spokesperson Lindela Mashigo, the maintenance programme focused on critical infrastructure repairs that will enhance the user experience and support more efficient operations at the facility.

“The scheduled maintenance included repairs to the access gate, involving the reinstallation of the gate rail and the construction of a concrete slab to raise and support the rail system.

“In addition, general building maintenance and repairs were undertaken on the site’s infrastructure to improve the overall condition and functionality of the facility,” said Mashigo.

The decision to temporarily close the facility was taken to ensure the safety of contractors and members of the public while the work was being completed.

Mashigo explained that the closure also allowed sufficient time for newly constructed infrastructure to cure properly before being exposed to heavy vehicle traffic.

“The temporary closure was necessary to provide a safe working environment for contractors and to enable maintenance activities to be carried out efficiently without disruption from site users.

With the work now complete, the metro believes residents will benefit from improved access and a safer environment when visiting the facility.

“Repairs to the access gate infrastructure and building structures will contribute to more efficient operations, improved site accessibility, and an enhanced service experience for residents using the facility,” said Mashigo.

The metro also sought to minimise the risk of illegal dumping during the closure period by informing residents in advance and directing them to alternative waste disposal sites.

Mashigo urged residents to continue disposing of waste responsibly and to make use of designated waste management facilities to help keep communities clean and environmentally sustainable.

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