Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Waste Management, Grant Twigg, has expressed his deep appreciation for both the city’s residents and staff for their collective effort in maintaining the cleanliness of the Mother City during the bustling festive season, reports Cape {town} Etc.
While acknowledging some challenges in specific areas, he praised the steadfast community spirit that helped keep Cape Town’s streets, beaches, and public spaces welcoming and pristine.
Over the holiday period, Cape Town experienced a notable uptick in refuse production as thousands of visitors flocked to the city’s iconic beaches and tourist attractions. Despite the increase in waste, the combined efforts of residents and City staff ensured that many neighbourhoods remained clean and inviting.
Unity and cooperation lead to clean city
‘The spirit of unity and cooperation displayed by our communities is truly commendable. Together, we can achieve monumental outcomes, ensuring that Cape Town remains a beautiful and clean city for all to enjoy,’ said Twigg. His words reflected the importance of community involvement in maintaining the city’s aesthetic appeal during times of high foot traffic.
Twigg also took a moment to highlight the tireless efforts of Cape Town’s waste management teams, who played an integral role in the festive season’s success.
‘I am immensely proud of our waste management teams, whose dedication played a crucial role in maintaining our city’s cleanliness. Their hard work, combined with community vigilance, has made all the difference,’ he added.
Addressing backlogs and complaints
Despite the general success in waste management, some areas have reported backlogs and complaints. Twigg assured residents that these issues are being actively addressed and that any outstanding concerns would be resolved promptly.
‘We are fully committed to resolving any reported issues and will ensure that all necessary steps are taken to attend to them,’ he stated.
Encouraging ongoing community engagement
Looking ahead to the new year, Twigg encouraged Cape Town’s residents to keep up the momentum in keeping their neighbourhoods clean. He also urged citizens to organise or take part in local clean-up initiatives, emphasising the importance of collective responsibility in fostering a sustainable environment.
‘Together we can build upon the successes of the past and cultivate a sustainable and cleaner environment for future generations,’ said Twigg.
As the city moves forward into the new year, the Mayor’s message is clear: ongoing community collaboration will continue to play a key role in Cape Town’s waste management success.
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