Final Adopted IDP - KZN Development Planning

Rehabilitation of Landfill Site
The Municipality operated a landfill site in Ward 18 which was not registered with the
Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs and Rural Development and, due to its
situation, drew protests from the communities adjacent to its location. As a
consequence the landfill site was shut down; however, to ensure that its past existence
does not impact on the environmental integrity of the area, the site has to be
rehabilitated in accordance with the provisions of the NEMA.
Environmental Awareness Campaigns
At least twice a year the Municipality will provide the impetus for a campaign that raises
awareness among the communities within its service area of the need for environmental
management. These campaigns can be aligned with specific events on the calendar such
as Water Week and Arbor Day.
The Municipality has appointed a qualified horticulturalist to manage and coordinate
these initiatives.
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