A house is more than just a shelter against the elements, as most of us reading this online story are privileged to know. For us, it is a place that gives us a sense of pride and a sense of community and well-being. But for too many people who live in Cape Town, the only houses they can afford to rent are run-down, unattractive and unsafe, offering no sense of well-being at all. Hence the City's rental unit upgrade project, which has just been been extended to Scottsdene, and is in line with … [Read more...]
Upgrade of rental units to start shortly
30 January, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The City will soon begin upgrading its rental properties across Cape Town. The upgrade, which has been divided into several phases to ensure that it is effectively managed, will improve quality of life for thousands of Council tenants. In addition to dealing with common maintenance problems such as water penetration in walls and floors, and fixing roofs, stairs, plumbing and rainwater disposal systems, upgrade work such as improving floor finishes, ablution facilities, installing ceilings and … [Read more...]
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