THE Clairwood community in ward 32 has expressed their gratitude as eThekwini Municipality’s iTrump Area Based Management office launched a week-long service delivery intervention aimed at tackling persistent service delivery challenges in the area.

The campaign, which is called Operation No Name, sees the involvement of various service delivery units within the municipality. Its main objective is to fast-track service delivery challenges.

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A multi-disciplinary team comprising municipal workers took swift action to address several key issues plaguing the area.

Among the immediate improvements made were street cleaning operations and the collection of refuse, helping to improve the cleanliness of the community. Additionally, faulty traffic lights were repaired, and ongoing water leaks were fixed to ensure better infrastructure services for local residents.

The team also carried out health and safety inspections across local businesses.

Hoosen Moolla, of iTrump Area Based Management, said they focused on integrated clean-ups and maintenance issues within the area.

“We have found that a number of businesses are not compliant in terms of having business licences, selling food items that are expired.

“The operation also focused on illegal dumping challenges and water leaks issues in Clairwood,” said Moolla.

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Fines were issued on those businesses that were not compliant with the municipal bylaws.

The operation started on March 7 and reflected the municipality’s ongoing commitment to addressing service delivery concerns and improving the quality of life for residents.

Clairwood residents have responded positively to these efforts, with many residents expressing hope that such interventions will continue, leading to a more sustainable, well-maintained neighbourhood.

Moolla said the week-long initiative has demonstrated a proactive approach to community welfare and has shown the tangible benefits of co-operation between local authorities and the people they serve.

eThekwini Municipality confirmed that similar operations will be rolled out in other areas facing similar service delivery challenges in the coming months.

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