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The redevelopment of Imizamo Yethu has been under way for a number of years following a fire in 2017.

It is important that progress is made in an inclusive manner because the faster the City’s Imizamo Yethu redevelopment project is completed, the better it is for residents as it could help to mitigate the impact of fires in the area due to enhanced access for emergency services and fire breaks in particular. Just recently in August, another fire devastated parts of this settlement.

‘The City is very pleased that this project has been moving ahead again and much work has been done. Bulk earthworks for the formal housing project have been completed and the retaining walls constructed. The stormwater, water and sewer network construction has been done. A greenbelt walkway has been constructed over the bulk water network and the roads and road surfaces have been completed. This project, as with all City projects, is dependent on community support and cooperation. We thank the communities for their patience and for working with the City over the years to ensure that this project becomes a reality.

‘We have undertaken to establish a Communication Forum and to hold monthly meetings to ensure we are all aligned as it pertains to the broader redevelopment project. We are laying the foundations for greater progress and we hope that residents will join us as we move to improve the living conditions of the people of Imizamo Yethu through a collaborative spirit,’ said Councillor Booi.

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