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AfriForum\u2019s Broadwood neighbourhood watch in Gqeberha embarked on a clean-up project at the wetland in Constance Road on 14 March, after vegetation had taken over the area in recent years due to the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality\u2019s poor service delivery. Apart from being an eyesore, the wetland also posed a potential for flooding during the rainy season and became a place to stay for the homeless and a hideout for criminals. This big task was recently completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the project, all alien trees and bushes that had overgrown the wetland were removed and chopped up with a wood chipper. The woodchips were dumped in the surrounding bush as compost. Brush cutters were used to cut the reeds and tall grass around the wetland. The Metro eventually drove away four truckloads full of removed vegetation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This clean-up project was undertaken in collaboration with AfriForum Youth\u2019s Port Elizabeth branch, the Broadwood Residents\u2019 Association and the Metro. Meanwhile, Citywide Security contributed R2 000 to the project and provided labour and Talisman Hire\u2019s Gqeberha branch made equipment \u2013 \u200b\u200bincluding the wood chipper, brush cutters and a chainsaw \u2013 available at no cost. Other community members ensured that those doing the hard work had enough to eat and drink. Thanks to Gert Engelbrecht, DA ward councillor for the area, this clean-up project took place with the necessary permission from the Metro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Louis van der Vyver, AfriForum\u2019s District Coordinator for the Eastern Cape, this joint project between AfriForum\u2019s Broadwood neighbourhood watch and other role players shows what can be done when the community comes together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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