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<\/a><\/p>\nHow can this be?<\/p>\n
Well, according to Chairperson John Houston, the ERCID\u2019s potted gardening projects \u2013 visible at Weavewell in Coleman Street and between Messaris Chips and SA Forklift at the canal off 16th street \u2013 <\/b>have gone hand-in-hand with massive water-saving measures.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur greening efforts have not been affected by the drought at all, as we\u2019ve been caring for the gardens with rainwater collected from the roofs of our buildings,\u201d he explains.<\/p>\n
Throughout the ERCID, various buildings have been equipped with 1000-litre tanks to catch up rainwater, which can be put to use in various ways.<\/p>\n
For gardening purposes, the stored water is transferred to the ERCID\u2019s legendary home-built fire truck and then distributed sparingly among the different pots.<\/p>\n Houston says that having a bit of greenery and other general maintenance \u2013 such as cleaning lampposts, weeding and keeping the streets clean – has made a world of difference to an otherwise relatively uninspiring area.<\/p>\n \u201cI personally have been complimented by my visitors to say how clean, neat and safe the Elsies River City Improvement District has become,\u201d he notes.<\/p>\n In 2018, the ERCID hopes to further improve on these projects and also to encourage businesses to give their buildings a new coat of paint.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In a year of serious drought and steadily increasing water restrictions, it may seem like an odd time to be greening an industrial area. However, if you\u2019ve recently spent some time in the Elsies River City Improvement District (ERCID), you may have noticed a potted garden or two, brightening up the stark facades of buildings … Continue reading Water saving and greening go hand-in-hand for ERCID<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n