Florida Block Watch has stepped up its efforts to restore its neighbourhood, making a renewed call to residents and businesses to participate in its weekly clean-up initiatives.

According to chairperson John Kirsten, it is regrettable that residents have to do work that should be done by the municipality.

“But complaining will not get the job done. It has become abundantly clear that if we want to live and work in a clean and well-maintained neighbourhood, we are going to have to take on the responsibility of doing the work ourselves as residents,” he said.

Kirsten added that the results speak for themselves.

“Just a small team working for a few hours on a Saturday morning can make a huge difference,” he said.

“We are currently concentrating on the islands between the roads as these pose the biggest threat to motorists and pedestrians alike. Overgrowth on the islands can impact visibility on the roads, resulting in accidents.”

“Just four people working for four hours can get so much done,” he said.

“If we just had a few residents pitching in as well, it would have gone even quicker.”

Kirsten said their weekly clean-up campaigns will target a different area each week.

“We’re starting with the worst affected spots first.

“Every week, we will put out a call to the community on the various community WhatsApp groups as well as on our social media platforms.

“We encourage residents residing in the immediate vicinity of the planned clean-up to come spend a morning with us renewing and revitalising the identified area.”

For more information, email Florida Block Watch at info@floridablockwatch.co.za or call 081 277 4267.