Holes and roots baffle residents in Dorp Street
The Polokwane Municipality have not, from 6 February, responded to queries from Review regarding this matter.
POLOKWANE – Residents in Dorp Street have noticed that holes have been dug adjacent to the trees in the street.
The branches of these trees were trimmed at the end of last year and residents fear this is the beginning of the removal of these trees.
“I cannot be sure why this is happening. A few months ago they trimmed the trees and then when we got home from work last week, we saw the holes next to the trees,” explains Adam Kruger, one of the residents.
Another resident, Katlego Mamabolo, also remembers the municipal workers trimming the tree branches early one Saturday morning last year.
“It was still early when they cut the branches and I remember they did not immediately cart the branches and leaves away. I feel they should inform residents if they want to cut down or trim the trees, even if the trees are on the sidewalk. When I asked the municipal workers about the matter they just said they were told to do it.”
Review spoke to Lizzy Altenroxel from Greener Tidings Nursery who said she found out the holes adjacent to the trees are to do with the roots of the tree.
“They cut back the roots of the trees in case the roots damage the walls. It would be a good idea to inform the public about the necessity of trees and why they should not simply be cut down.”
