{"id":42669,"date":"2024-11-29T11:26:43","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T09:26:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/elizabeth-park-in-bellville-to-be-transformed-20241126\/"},"modified":"2025-03-20T05:25:36","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T03:25:36","slug":"elizabeth-park-in-bellville-to-be-transformed-20241126","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/elizabeth-park-in-bellville-to-be-transformed-20241126\/","title":{"rendered":"Elizabeth Park in Bellville to be transformed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Friends of Elizabeth Park, along with the Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP), and other groups, just got the thumbs up from the City of Cape Town to kick off an ambitious rehabilitation and conservation programme. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This landmark initiative aims to transform Elizabeth Park into a safer, cleaner and vibrant natural space for everyone in Bellville to enjoy while keeping its unique environment intact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tucked away in the heart of Bellville, Elizabeth Park is a gem in the rare Cape Flats Sand Fynbos area, which is full of unique plants and animals that are only found there. The Elsieskraal River also runs through the park, and it\u2019s super important for supporting native birds, amphibians, and insect species. But the park had its share of challenges \u2013 pollution, soil erosion, invasive plants, and some management issues. The approved rehabilitation programme is all about fixing these problems with the help of the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Friends of Elizabeth Park group came together with the GTP and others to get everyone involved and keep the park running smoothly.<\/div>\n
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Noorudeen Roman, Project Manager at the GTP and Chairman of the Friends of Elizabeth Park, expressed his excitement, saying: \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to get started on this crucial rehab programme. Elizabeth Park\u2019s already looking better from recent upgrades, and we\u2019ve got big plans to keep improving it so it remains a great place for locals to hang out. This project isn\u2019t just about fixing the park, it\u2019s about reconnecting the community with their green spaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rehabilitation programme includes several key projects, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Fixing up the Elsieskraal River to clean up the water, make homes for wildlife and stop the river banks from wearing away.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Revamping the native plants with the Cape Flats Sand Fynbos landscaping to help local wildlife move around better.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Creating a sensory Fynbos garden that\u2019s full of local plants to attract bees and butterflies and to get people more in touch with nature. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Call for community support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The Friends of Elizabeth Park group came together with the GTP and others to get everyone involved and keep the park running smoothly. Even though they have the go-ahead, they still need financial support and volunteers to realise their vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Donations will help them plant local species, improve the river\u2019s health, and create a cool, educational place for everyone in Bellville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Roman adds: \u201cCome join us on this exciting journey. Your time, money, or whatever you can give will make a huge difference. Let\u2019s make the park a place we\u2019re all proud of.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    To help drop an email to noorudeen.roman@gtp.org.za or learn more about GTP and what they\u2019re up to at www.gtp.org.za.<\/strong> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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