DUNVILLE Park on The Bluff is now back to its glory after eThekwini Parks Department held a clean-up at this community park last week.

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Recently, The SUN reported on litter scattered around the park, which had become a persistent eyesore for the neighbourhood. On February 3, municipal workers arrived to clean up the area, mowing overgrown grass and removing debris, including bottles and trash left scattered across the park grounds.

Resident and former chairperson of The Bluff Ratepayers Association, Ivor Aylward, is satisfied with the park’s transformation.

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While he was excited with the clean-up, he raised concerns about the still-broken swings, which had not yet been repaired.

“The park is 100% clean now, and it looks great. This shows that when you want change, you need to speak up. You have to remind the officials that it’s their responsibility to provide services to the community,” said Aylward.

The clean-up came after the SUN interviewed Aylward, who highlighted the park’s deplorable condition, sparking outrage among nearby residents. Many took to social media platforms, expressing their anger over the neglected park, which had become a hotspot for vagrancy.

Aylward added that despite the recent improvements, residents remain vigilant, hoping that the municipality will address the remaining issues and continue to maintain the park for the benefit of the community.

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