LMRCA Initiatives: 2021-2022

 

1. July 2021 riots- LMRCA and local community worked together with service providers across La Mercy to keep residents safe and the community topped up with food/resources.
2. Thanks to local security companies and private residents forming the first responders and the neighbourhood watch.
3. Local community feeding projects currently running.
4. Animal spay/neuter campaigns.
5. Keep La Mercy Beautiful- By Eileen.
6. Roads/Infrastructure/ reporting light/water issues- Eileen.
7. Dune restoration- Eileen and Ravi.
8. Joint venture of bridge construction- La Mercy M4 to Umhloti and fundraising.
9. Flood management – April 2022 floods.
10. Housing of flood victims and outreach together with local residents’ intervention.
11. Rates increase issue ongoing- Tashya and Tongaat Civic Association.
12. Sewer and contamination of water- Pastor Charles, Tashya, Eileen and Ravi.
13. Collaboration with the community, Cobras, Neighbourhood watch and first responders regarding security.
14. Ongoing engagement with Municipality in respect of alternative housing – Jaleel, Ravi, Preggie and Tashya
15. Engagement with Premier’s office on community issues- ongoing.
16. Engagement with local civics in the areas over issues of joint interest.
17. Parks and Recreation- Eileen, Ravi and Jaleel.
18. Working with Gift of the Givers and Department of Transport.