Moot Project remains committed to community

Members of the Moot Project continue to demonstrate they have the community’s needs at heart by cleaning Rietondale Park.

Rietdondale Park is one of the most iconic parks in the Moot with many residents having fond memories of the place.

However many have felt that the park started to decay over the years making them feel less inclined to visit the park.

The members started cleaning the park for a few weeks and said they were pleased with the progress made but also acknowledged that the size of the park means there is still a lot of work for them to do to reach their goal.

For three weeks the members slowly but surely made their way cleaning around the park, making sure they do not miss a single spot.

The members filled many bags with refuse and litter, the most worrying of which was the discarded alcohol bottles strewn about the park.

As their efforts progressed, and word of their hard work began to spread, more volunteers rolled up their sleeves and joined them.

The broken swing sets were repaired and loose branches around the play areas were cleared to make space safer for children visiting the park.

Some members committed entire weekends to cleaning the park under the auspices of the Moot Project’s leaders.

Pedestrian walkways around the park that had become covered with overgrown grass, were cleared to make the park more accessible and inviting.

To further beautify the park, the team repainted, among others, the fences, nameplate and a picnic shelter.

April has been a productive month for the organisation.

Leaders of the Moot Project wish to extend their sincere thanks to the volunteers who worked tirelessly to restore the park to its former glory.

With the help of some local businesses, the team renovated and repainted six bus stops along Stead Avenue, Webb Street and Pierneef Street.

The team also continues to clean and maintain the Moot’s roads.

The project encourages all Moot residents to get involved and make their neighbourhood a place to be proud of.

To get involved, visit Die Moot Projek Facebook page.

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