Upgrade Sewer Infrastructure in Bonaero Park!

We the residents of Bonaero Park and surrounding areas, hereby petition the Executive Mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni, Cllr. Mzwandile Masina, as well as the MMC for Water, Sanitation and Energy, Clr Tiisetso Nketle, to expedite the upgrades of the main sewer pipeline along Marignane and Lanseria roads Bonaero Park, as was  promised to the community at a public meeting held in 2019.

The continual sewer overflows into the adjoining wetland from these blocked sewer manholes and perforated main sewer line are not only destroying the wetland and therefore in contravention of the National Environmental Management Act, but also creating a serious health hazard for the residents, motorists and pedestrians in these areas.

This health hazard is in contravention of our National Constitution, which states that everyone has the right – (a  to an environment that is not harmful to their health or wellbeing;  and

(b) to have the environment protected, for the benefit of present and future generations through reasonable legislative and other measures that –

(i)  prevent pollution and ecological degradation;

(ii) promote conservation; and

(iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources, while promoting justifiable economic and local development. 

Democratic Alliance Ward Cllr in Ekurhuleni, Ald. Andre du Plessis    Contact the author of the petition