Ramsgate revamp shines
With every fresh coat of paint and planted tree, Ramsgate’s ongoing facelift stands as a shining example of community pride and cooperation.
Ramsgate is bursting with fresh colour and renewed pride as a wave of community projects continues to transform the village.
This is thanks to the combined efforts of the dedicated Ramsgate Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association (RRRA) and locals who share a common vision to beautify the area.
These exciting developments are as a result of funds collected earlier in the year through the association’s Run4Ramsgate event and Back-a-Buddy campaign, hugely supported by locals and lovers of Ramsgate from around the globe. The resulting Village Improvement Project (VIP) is now well under way, and the results are vibrant.
Local designers combined their skills and talent to come up with the VIP colour guide – a vibrant range of colours to bring together the original vision presented by the RRRA team to the business owners in 2023, at the annual general meeting earlier this year, and again at the highly successful Ramsgate Ramble fun run held in June.
Paul Johnson, chairperson of the RRRA, said the association is proud to contribute to the Ramsgate Village Improvement Project.
“By using the funds so generously donated, we continue to make Ramsgate the best place to work, live and play. #YouMeUs.”
The RRRA expresses heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed financially, logistically and on the ground. Both the project teams and supportive local companies and individuals have shown remarkable dedication, proving that teamwork truly makes the dream work.
Projects completed so far:
* Among the completed highlights is a map wall, which is a clever Ramsgate Tourism initiative that serves as a business directory. Establishments paid to have their names displayed, and the funds are being used to promote tourism and support beach activations.
* The four pillars opposite either side of the bridge add a cheerful splash of colour, catching the attention of many passers-by. The gate and walls of the water tank area have cleaned up, fixed and painted.
* The Eskom transformer building has undergone a remarkable transformation, with the structure cleaned, fascias painted, doors repaired and repainted from top to bottom.
* In the main village street, the paving outside La Scali has been replaced, some of the kerbs replaced closer to the entrance to the Whale Deck and some of the kerbs in the street have received a crisp new coat of white and yellow street paint, improving both safety and appearance. Of course, the RRRA would love to see all the paving and kerbs replaced, but this should be done by the Department of Transport, or will be done as funds allow.
* The conservancy wall has been painted a fresh shade of green, and plants added to complete the look.
* The Ramsgate photo frame on the main beach has been sanded, sealed and fitted with its iconic sign.
* Meanwhile, the bus stop and conservancy stonewall have received a deep clean and refresh, and look great.
* Eight fabulous new and colour pots with indigenous trees have been placed in the main village street. Keep an eye out of them!
And there’s more! Through a long and lengthy communication process with Ray Nkonyeni Municipality, the RRRA has been granted exemption from the bylaws to erect five stunning banners. The banners when fitted will pull together and finish the look – so watch this space!
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