Fresh from her December break, Ward 92 councillor Tiziana Plaskitt feels optimistic for 2018.<\/p>\n
Besides being ready to tackle new challenges Plaskitt has a number of projects she hopes to achieve this year.<\/p>
Many of her projects have the community\u2019s well being in mind.<\/p>\n
At the top of her list is to ensure the construction of a fire station in Klopper Park.<\/p>
\u201cKlopper Park\u2019s closest fire station is either in Germiston or in Edenvale,\u201d Plaskitt said.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy having a fire station in the area the response time in emergency situations should be reduced.\u201d<\/p>\n
It will cater for the Klopper Park, Tunney, and Elandsfontein areas.<\/p>\n
Second on Plaskitt\u2019s list is the rehabilitation and maintenance of stormwater servitudes in her ward.<\/p>\n
\u201cA number of servitudes are either silting up or are deteriorating,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
One example of servitudes deteriorating in Plaskitt\u2019s ward is the channel running parallel to Beverley Avenue.<\/p>\n
Water has eroded the channel and concrete lining the channel has broken away.<\/p>\n
Towards the end of 2017, a tree fell over the channel and has partially blocked the flow of water.<\/p>\n
Plaskitt said she will work closely with the metro to see the stormwater servitudes are rehabilitated and maintained.<\/p>\n
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ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n Stormwater drainage leaves residents in the lurch<\/a><\/p>\n Shocking state of sport centre leads to crime<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Last but not least Plaskitt hopes to tackle illegal dumping in the Meadowdale area.<\/p>\n \u201cEverything from plant cuttings to household refuse is just dumped on the sides of roads,\u201d said Plaskitt.<\/p>\n \u201cNot only does it look bad but it can also pose a health risk to residents.\u201d<\/p>\n Plaskitt believes vermin carrying diseases would be drawn closer to suburban areas by illegally dumped household refuse. She said community members need to report illegal dumping.<\/p>\n To report illegal dumping while it is happening contact EMPD on 011 458 0911.<\/p>\n Alternatively, contact the municipality\u2019s call centre on 0860 543 000.<\/p>\n \u201cI look forward to working together with the community this year,\u201d Plaskitt said.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0Kgotsofalang Mashilo (journalist) kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n