Notices

TREE REMOVALS ALONG THE SPRUIT

Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo will be removing 312 trees along the Delta-Orlando 88kV power servitude along the Braamfontein spruit in the Parkhurst area.

These trees stand between 10 to 15 meters high and are currently encroaching on the 88kV overhead powerlines, resulting in the increasing number of power outages in the Parkhurst area.

Failure to remove these trees will subsequently result in the damage to City Power's infrastructure such as the substation and transformer alongside private properties.

Please note that JCPZ does not condone the removal of trees in the city which are protected by strict open space bylaws. However, this crucial exercise is conducted in the interest of the safety and well-being of residents. JCPZ values trees as they are vital to our environment and beautifying the city.

JCPZ wants to assure residents that the maintenance and management of trees in City of Johannesburg is continuously prioritized.

The project will be executed in two phases. The first phase is due to start on 10 October 2023 for approximately 3 to 5 weeks.

TENDER EXTENSION NOTICE

REMOVAL OF TREES ON COUNCIL OWNED LAND

Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) prohibits the removal of public street trees. JCPZ will only cut down a tree when it is severely dying back, diseased beyond recovery or dead. Trees will only be removed should they pose a danger to the public or private property. JCPZ regards the following requests as invalid reasons for trees to be removed and therefore such requests will not be approved:

- Security hazard

- Dropping of leaves/seeds/flowers into a pool or gutters

- Blocking of sunlight

- Blocking of streetlights (causing the property to be dark)

- Blocking residents’ view

- Removal of indigenous trees

- When a property owner requests to construct an additional entrance to the property and the tree is in the way

- Branches growing into overhead power cables, interfering with the reception of the residents’ satellites, etc.

Should the customer proceed with the removal of the tree despite the invalid reasons stated above, the customer will be (1) fined as the tree is council property (2) fully liable to pay for the value of the tree as JCPZ is losing an asset.

HORTICULTURAL MAINTENANCE AND PARK INFRASTRUCTURE

Please be informed that all service requests relating to horticultural maintenance and park infrastructure should be logged with the City of Johannesburg’s call centre on (011) 375 5555 / 0860 56 2874 or alternatively e-mail joburgconnect@joburg.org.za.

EMERGENCY FALLEN TREES

Please be informed that all service requests relating to emergency fallen trees/branches should be logged with the City of Johannesburg’s call centre on (011) 375 5555 / 0860 56 2874 or alternatively e-mail joburgconnect@joburg.org.za. Tree emergencies include: obstruction of streets, trees that have fallen onto properties or vehicles, trees that have fallen onto the sidewalk, preventing the owner from entering or exiting their property.

TREE PRUNING

Please be informed that all service requests relating to tree pruning should be logged with the City of Johannesburg’s call centre on (011) 375 5555 / 0860 56 2874 or alternatively e-mail joburgconnect@joburg.org.za.

SUNKEN GRAVES AT OLIFANTSVLEI CEMETERY

Due to the impact of the recent heavy rainstorms, we are aware that many new graves in the Olifantsvlei cemetery have sunk, especially burials that were done during November and December last year, and in January. The sinking of graves due to heavy rainfalls is a global phenomenon and JCPZ will do the necessary to restore the graves with consent from the families. Families who have buried loved ones during these months (or earlier) in Olifantsvlei cemetery are requested to visit the graves and to report any damage to the cemetery's administration office or email zmpophoma@jhbcityparks.com with full details of the gravesite (cemetery name and grave number)