State of the Parkhurst Roads

You will be aware that Parkhurst residents have had to endure exceptionally bad – and deteriorating - road conditions over the past few years. The PVRA is hopeful that this situation is coming to an end. After more than two years of chasing the powers that be at the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA), the PVRA has finally been able to secure a commitment to action from Marcus Naidoo, the JRA’s Executive General Manager of Road Maintenance.

Given the abysmal state of our roads, Mr Naidoo ordered an investigation in Parkhurst and has acknowledged the need for urgent maintenance activity in our suburb. Already the now-infamous First Avenue West trench has been filled in and tarred, with other repairs due to take place over the next three weeks. The PVRA is working with the JRA to ensure that all necessary maintenance is conducted satisfactorily.

In order to ensure that we have not missed any road segments urgently in need of attention, please e-mail any problems of which you are aware to publicspaces@parkhurst.org.zaby the close of business on the 15th of June 2009.

The most pressing problems will relate to the condition of the roads themselves, but we would also like to be informed of missing road signs, poor road markings, blocked storm-water drains and missing manhole covers. In time the issue of pavement obstructions will also be addressed, where safe pedestrian movement is made impossible through construction work or plantings on pavements.

Kind regards,
The PVRA Committee

April Parkhurst Post

The April 09 edition of the Parkhurst Post should be out just after Easter.
Click here to read it.

Action 12 - No More Restaurants or Bars in 4th Avenue

The decline in our economy has resulting in several business closures in Fourth Avenue, Parkhurst is now in danger of becoming a host for strip of restaurants/ bars and or nightclubs similar to those in 7th Ave in Melville.

For some time, residents understood that the Regional Spatial Development Framework (RSDF) would protect the suburb from a proliferation of restaurants.  The RSDF is an official plan compiled by the City of Johannesburg, having the force of law, which sets out guidelines that must be followed by the Municipality in relation to zoning and land-use applications. Among its stated objectives, in relation to Parkhurst, is the prohibition of encroachment of non-residential uses into the residential area of Parkhurst, with specific reference to commercial and business development along Fourth Avenue.  The RSDF expressly states that no more coffee shops and restaurants will be supported along Fourth Avenue, and this objective is fully supported by the majority of the committee of the Parkhurst Village Residents Association (PVRA).The problem is that there are currently a number of NEW Restaurant applications under review with Council… with more to come!

Click here to read more and make a contribution.

Electricity Trench in 1st Ave West (Feb 09)

The services in Johannesburg are being upgraded - and it is about time. Services were supplied to the suburb on an adhoc basis as the suburb grew. So different parts of Parkhurst are served by gas lines, water pipes, telephone lines and electricty lines that come from different ares depending on when that section of the suburb became built up. That is why when something goes wrong it is not the whole of the suburb that suffers. 
 
At the moment a main electricity line is being installed along the eastern end of our suburb along 1st Ave West. This will cause disruptions to home owners, pedestrians and other residents and motorists. But it will soon be over - so we need to tough it out and be patient.

Vote In Parkhurst 22 April 2009

Our voting station is at the Parkhurst Primary School Hall (entrance is in 15th St, near the intersection with 3rd Ave). You will need to have registre as a votor and must bring a bar coded ID book with you on voting day. To check that you are correctly registered and where you will be voting, SMS your ID # to 32810, call 080-111-8000 or visit www.elections.org.za.

Parkhurst History Section

Tim Truluck is currently uploading the Parkhurst History Section. Lots of info, pics, maps and a whole section on how Parkhurst got its name. This is a work in progress and there will be more historical info added from time to time.  Click here to find out more about our history and what the pictures below are all about.

   

 Verity Park Refurb

Verity Park is great place to walk dogs, play with the kids, picnic and just hang out on cool evenings and sunny days. It is located between 12th & 14th Sts and 6th Ave. Click here to read about the recent upgrades, see some pics and find out about the history of the park.

Membership Subscriptions

Subscriptions are paid annually.  It costs R120 PA for pensioners, R240 PA for residential households and R480 PA for businesses. OpenNetworks (Pty) Ltd handle the collection and maintenance of our membership database.

You can pay using the following methods:

• Debit Order
• EFT payments (by special arrangement)

Please contact membership@parkhurst.org.za for further information.

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