The Deputy Minister of Environmental Affairs, Ms Barbara Thomson will launch the waste management and greening initiatives at the Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality on Thursday 09 April 2015. The launch forms part of the Government’s National Imbizo Focus Week, which enables Government leaders to closely interact with communities in different parts of the country.

The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) has approved and funded the Waste Management and Greening projects to the tune of R37 million. The projects, classified under the Working on Waste and Greening & Open Space Management programmes, will provide employment opportunities for at least 426 locals. These projects are implemented through the DEA’s Environmental Protection and Infrastructure Programme (EPIP). Implementation of these projects uses labour intensive methods as per the requirements of Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP).

The projects will lead to, amongst other things, construction of a fully-fledged landfill site with an office, weighbridge, landfill compactor, sorting facility, a Buy-back centre as well as the supply of functional equipment. Furthermore, the other project will lead to the development of environmental friendly recreational parks in Ga Mopedi and Bathlaros as well as an Eco-Centre.