News highlights from City of Cape Town Council Meeting of 25 & 27 October 2006

• Danish grant of R600 00 for City Health
• City expands learnership to communities
• Draft white shark policy approved
• Whistle blowing policy approved
• R1,3 million roads upgrade for Du Noon
• Big Brother watches over Klipfontein Corridor
• City strengthens ties with lifesavers
• Khayelitsha gets R1 million for new cemetery
• Tripartite agreement with Eastern Cape
• Sub-Council Ward allocations approved: (as per order on agenda)
• Sub-Councils 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, & 21

The City's Health Department has received R620 000 from the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA) for an environmental health project. (Item 09/10/06)

Media enquiries: Dr Ivan Toms, Tel: 021 400 2100

The City of Cape Town has embarked on a community-based learnership project as a pilot project for 2007. An interim committee of City officials and councillors will oversee the planning phase. The City currently sponsors 13 learnerships for 285 learners. The current programmes focus mainly on internal staff with only 24 unemployed learners. The project aims to expand the concept to the greater community of Cape Town. (Item C10/10/06)

Media enquiries: Cllr Belinda Walker, Tel: 021 400 1314

Two successful shark spotting and warning programmes have been in operation for the last 18 months, resulting in beaches being closed 187 times for public safety. A draft policy, aimed at lowering the risk of shark attacks in relevant beach areas, will also ensure a long term approach to an issue which continues to have many social and economic impacts. A final shark spotting programme with details of operational and funding requirements will be tabled next March. (Item 12/10/06)

Media enquiries: Cllr Marian Nieuwoudt, Tel: 021 400 1307/Gregg Oelofse, Tel: 021 487 2239

Council has approved a Whistle Blowing Policy to create a culture to facilitate the disclosure of information by employees relating to criminal and other irregular conduct within the City. The Policy also aims to protect employees who have made a disclosure and provides for remedies in cases where employees may suffer due to their disclosures. (Item C44/10/06)

Media enquiries: Cllr Ian Neilson, Tel: 021 400 1306

The access and main roads in Du Noon are to be improved with sidewalks, cycle tracks and taxi bays to the value of R1,28 million. Council has approved the Community Access Road Project (CARP) which will be funded by the provincial government. The main objective, besides the provision of infrastructure, is job creation, training and empowerment of the local community. (Item C48/10/06)

Media enquiries: Cllr Elizabeth Thompson, Tel: 021 400 1218

Council has approved a R15 million project to install CCTV cameras on the Klipfontein corridor. The provincial government has concluded an agreement with the City to fund the installation as part of the Klipfontein Corridor Mobility Strategy. (Item C55/10/06)

Media enquiries: Cllr Elizabeth Thompson, Tel: 021 400 1218/ David Sampson, Tel: 021 596 1494

The Council has approved the continuation of the formal partnership between the City and the Western Province Lifesaving Association for the provision of lifesaving services on beaches. This partnership started two years ago, resulting in more effective beach management over the peak season and the reduction of drowning incidents. (Item C58/10/06)

Media enquiries: Wesley Douglas, Tel: 021 400 1311

An amount of R1 million will be transferred from the Metro South East Cemetery in Mfuleni to the new Khayelitsha Cemetery. The provincial land transfers for the Mfuleni cemetery could not be concluded in this financial year. Council has approved the transfer of R1 million to the Khayelitsha development to allow greater progress this year. (Item C59/10/06)

Media enquiries: Cllr Lionel Roelf, Tel: 021 400 1303 / Peter de la Hunt, Tel: 021 850 4311

The Council has supported the continuation of the tripartite partnership between the City of Cape Town, the OR Tambo District Municipality and the Walter Sisulu University. The Executive Mayor and City Manager have been authorised to sign a funding agreement of R950 000 with the Development Bank for the establishment of a project management office. (Item C77/10/06)

Media enquiries: Luzuko Mdunyelwa Tel: 021 400 1369

Council has approved the full R1,6 million ward allocations for Sub-council 3 in the northern suburbs. The allocation is equally split between capital and operational projects. Each of the four wards will receive R200 000 for capital projects such as sidewalks, traffic signs, fencing, landscaping, playground equipment and sport club facilities. The balance of R200 000 per ward will go towards operational projects including grants-in-aid, weed control, tree pruning, repainting of road signs, street sweeping, dam maintenance and the improvement of sports grounds. (Item C25/10/06)

Media enquiries: Jan Brand, Tel: 021 590 1675/6

Council has approved the full R1,6 million ward allocations for Sub-council 4 in the northern areas of the city. The allocation is equally split between capital and operational projects. Each of the four wards will receive R200 000 for capital projects such as paving for median islands, flood lights, high mast security lights, soup kitchens, fencing and crèche upgrades. The balance of R200 000 per ward will go towards operational projects including weed and pest control, park maintenance, tree pruning, community clean-ups and grants-in-aid. (Item C26/10/06)

Media enquiries: Arrie du Plessis, Tel: 021 938 8050

Council has approved the full R1,6 million ward allocations for Sub-council 5 in the north eastern areas. The allocation is equally split between capital and operational projects. Each of the four wards will not necessarily receive equal amounts as the Sub-council has agreed to allocate funds according to the greatest needs of the Sub-council area. R265 000 will be spent on tarring of the Bishop Lavis CBD and R 130 000 on a new roof for the Valhalla Park Clinic. The balance of R800 000 will go towards operational projects such as grants-in-aid, social development projects, park maintenance and community clean up projects. (Item C27/10/06)

Media enquiries: Keith Miller, Tel: 021 590 1431

Council has approved the full R2 million ward allocations for Sub-council 6 in the north eastern areas of the city. The allocation is equally split between capital and operational projects. Each of the five wards will receive some R200 000 for capital projects such as traffic calming measures and lighting, play parks, sport facilities, and a reading room. The balance of R200 000 per ward will go towards operational projects such as job creation projects, park maintenance and equipment for soup kitchens. (Item C28/10/06)

Media enquiries: Sydney Ngcatshe, Tel: 021 918 2024

COUNCIL has approved the full R2 million ward allocations for Sub-council 7 in the north western areas of the city. The allocation will be split between capital and operational projects such as traffic calming measures and lighting, sport facilities and containers, stipends for voluntary librarians, park maintenance, tree planting, street cleaning and bush clearing. (Item C29/10/06)

Media enquiries: Dennis Smit, Tel: 021 970 3002

Council has approved the full R2,4 million ward allocations for Sub-council 8 in the Helderberg area. The allocation is equally split between capital and operational projects. Each of the six wards will receive R200 000 for capital projects including traffic calming measures, sport facilities, fencing, paving and sidewalks. The balance of R200 000 per ward will go towards operational projects such as park upgrades, soup kitchens, various maintenance projects and grants-in-aid. (Item C30/10/06)

Media enquiries: Izak du Toit, Tel: 021 850 4149

Council has approved R2,8 million of ward allocations for Sub-council 9 in the north eastern part of the city. The allocation is split equally between capital and operational projects. Each ward will receive R200 000 for capital projects to establish three crèches and four youth centres. The balance of R200 000 per ward will go towards operational projects such as job creation, youth development and grants-in-aid. (Item C17/10/06)

Media enquiries: Fezekile Cotani, Tel: 021 360 1267

Council has approved R2,8 million ward allocations for Sub-council 10 in the Khayelitsha area. The allocation is split equally between capital and operational projects. Each ward will receive R200 000 for capital projects such as community facilities, high mast lighting, a new multipurpose centre and furniture purchases. The balance of R200 000 per ward will go towards operational projects such as grants-in-aid, sport development, area cleaning and capacity building. (Item C18/10/06)

Media enquiries: Thando Siwisa, Tel: 021 360 1350

Council has approved R2,8 million ward allocations for Sub-council 11 in the Guguletu, Manenberg and Langa areas. The allocation is split equally between capital and operational projects. Each ward will receive R200 000 for capital projects to establish a spazatainer, a mini hall, sidewalks, play parks and crèche extensions. The balance of R200 000 per ward will go towards operational projects ranging from food gardens, sewing projects and sports development to senior citizen education, floodlights and a gospel competition. (Item C19/10/06)

Media enquiries: Khayise Mobakuse, 084 222 1251

Council has approved the full R2,4 million ward allocations for Sub-council 12 in the Mitchells Plain area. The allocation is equally split between capital and operational projects. Each of the six wards will receive R200 000 for capital projects including park upgrades, sidewalks, toilet facilities, and lighting. The balance of R200 000 per ward will go towards operational projects such as job creation and grants-in-aid. (Item C31/10/06)

Media enquiries: David Cedras, Tel: 021 371 4551

Council has approved the full R2,4 million ward allocations for Sub-council 13 in the Philippi/Khayelitsha area. The allocation is equally split between capital and operational projects. Each of the six wards will receive R200 000 for capital projects such as play parks, lighting, traffic calming measures, park upgrades, and a multipurpose centre at Brown's Farm. The balance of R200 000 per ward will go towards operational projects such as area cleaning, youth development, food gardens and maintenance. (Item C32/10/06)

Media enquiries: Christopher Jako, Tel: 021 637 1339

Council has approved the full R1,6 million ward allocations for Sub-council 14 in the Nyanga/Guguletu area. The allocation is equally split between capital and operational projects. Each of the four wards will receive R200 000 for capital projects such as traffic calming measures, educare centres, lighting and extensions to a hall. The balance of R200 000 per ward will go towards operational projects such as area cleaning, youth and sport development, food gardens and educare. (Item C33/10/06)

Media enquiries: Christopher Jako, Tel: 021 637 1339

Council has approved the full R1,2 million ward allocations for Sub-council 15 in the central south eastern areas. The allocation is equally split between capital and operational projects. Each of the three wards will receive some R200 000 for capital projects such as traffic calming measures, sidewalks, old age home and park upgrades as well as barriers and fencing. The balance of R200 000 per ward will go towards operational projects such as park maintenance, repairs and cleansing. (Item C34/10/06)

Media enquiries: Mariette Griesel, Tel: 021 531 3437

Council has approved the full R1,2 million ward allocations for Sub-council 16 which covers the Atlantic seaboard and part of the city centre. The allocation is equally split between capital and operational projects. An amount of R400 000 will be used to build a soccer field in Hout Bay. The rest of the capital allocation will go towards street lighting and equipment in Sea Point, and a bridge enclosure at the Mill Street bridge in the CBD. R600 000 will be spent on operational projects such as park maintenance, cleansing, job creation and street people projects. (Item C35/10/06)

Media enquiries: Marius Coetsee, Tel: 021 487 2055

Council has approved the full R1,6 million ward allocations for Sub-council 17 in the Athlone area. The allocation is equally split between capital and operational projects. Each of the four wards will receive some R200 000 for capital projects including resurfacing and tarring of areas, sports field upgrades and urban renewal. The balance of R200 000 per ward will go towards grants-in-aid projects. (Item C36/10/06)

Media enquiries: Edgar Carolissen, Tel: 021 637 9757

Council has approved an amount of R1,3 million in capital projects for ward allocations in Sub-council 18 of the southern suburbs. An amount of R744 000 will go towards operational projects including grants-in-aid, job creation, community upliftment and HIV/Aids awareness. (Item C37/10/06)

Media enquiries: Okkie Manuels, Tel: 021 703 1621

Council has approved the full R1,6 million ward allocations for Sub-council 19 in the South Peninsula area. The allocation is equally split between capital and operational projects. Each of the four wards will receive some R200 000 for capital projects ranging from food gardens and fynbos rehabilitation to upgrades of sport facilities, civic halls and museums. The balance of R200 000 per ward will go towards grants-in-aid projects, the supervision and maintenance of public toilets, cleansing, and the removal of graffiti. (Item C38/10/06)

Media enquiries: Desiree Mentor, Tel: 021 784 2017

Ward allocations of R2 million have been approved for capital and operation projects in Sub-council 20 in the southern suburbs. Capital projects include the upgrade of play parks and Maynardville Park, and the installation of fencing, footpaths and a flow monitor at Main Road in Diep River. The operational allocations include material for libraries, street signs, greening projects, bush clearing and the removal of graffiti. (Item C39/10/06)

Media enquiries: Brian Ford, Tel: 021 794 2493

Council has approved the full R1,2 million ward allocations for Sub-council 21 in the northern suburbs. The allocation is equally split between capital and operational projects. Each of the three wards will receive some R200 000 for capital projects including park upgrades, pedestrian facilities, soup kitchens and lighting. The balance of R200 000 per ward will go towards grants-in-aid, job creation, park maintenance, bush clearing and cleansing. (Item C40/10/06)