Joburg allocates millions to 'cut grass'
The City of Johannesburg has allocated R4 million to have grass and vegetation cut across the city.
Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba says the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) and Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) officials met to address the issue yesterday.
"I am pleased to announce that JRA has issued a purchase order of R4 million to JCPZ and cutting should commence towards the end of this week," says Mashaba.
Mashaba says a list of all prioritised roads per region will be circulated to all stakeholders by the end of the week.
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"A number of different departments and entities were historically tasked with the responsibility of grass cutting and vegetation control. This arrangement is cumbersome and we are in the process of ensuring that this responsibility is centralised to fall under JCPZ," says Mashaba.
Mashaba says the new administration is committed to working towards restoring the aesthetic beauty of Johannesburg.
"While the City's grass cutting and vegetation control budget is limited, we trust that the R4 million allocated towards this purpose will make a significant difference in the overall appearance of the city," says Mashaba.