{"id":12097,"date":"2025-07-29T14:56:24","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T12:56:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/?p=12097"},"modified":"2025-07-29T14:56:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T12:56:24","slug":"from-pavers-to-pavements-julys-focused-maintenance-in-bridge-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/from-pavers-to-pavements-julys-focused-maintenance-in-bridge-city\/","title":{"rendered":"From Pavers to Pavements: July\u2019s Focused Maintenance in Bridge City"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"853\">As winter settles in, our cleaning and greening team has remained committed to keeping the Bridge City precinct clean, tidy and well-presented. Throughout July, a number of routine and seasonal maintenance activities were completed across public areas and key access routes.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"1254\"><strong data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"894\">Verge Maintenance and Grass Cutting<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"1254\">Verge maintenance in the Town Centre was a key focus this month, with attention given to high-traffic areas to ensure safe and clear pedestrian walkways. Grass cutting continued across scheduled sites, including open plots, the M25 off-ramp, and along boundary fence lines \u2013 helping to maintain visibility, reduce fire risk, and create a neater streetscape.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"1254\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-12102\" src=\"https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BCMA-Verge-Maintenance-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BCMA-Verge-Maintenance-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BCMA-Verge-Maintenance-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BCMA-Verge-Maintenance-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BCMA-Verge-Maintenance-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BCMA-Verge-Maintenance.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 259px) 100vw, 259px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-12101\" src=\"https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BCMA-town-center-maintenance-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"260\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BCMA-town-center-maintenance-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BCMA-town-center-maintenance-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BCMA-town-center-maintenance-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BCMA-town-center-maintenance-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BCMA-town-center-maintenance.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-12100\" src=\"https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BCMA-M25-verges-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"261\" height=\"196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BCMA-M25-verges-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BCMA-M25-verges-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BCMA-M25-verges-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BCMA-M25-verges-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BCMA-M25-verges.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 261px) 100vw, 261px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"1254\">\n<h3 data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1538\"><strong data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1282\">Weeding Between Pavers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1538\">The team also undertook dedicated weeding of paved surfaces, removing overgrowth between pavers to enhance the appearance and safety of footpaths. These small, detailed tasks play a significant role in ensuring the precinct remains clean and accessible.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1538\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-12103\" src=\"https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BCMA-Verge-Maintenance-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BCMA-Verge-Maintenance-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BCMA-Verge-Maintenance-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BCMA-Verge-Maintenance-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BCMA-Verge-Maintenance-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BCMA-Verge-Maintenance-1.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 259px) 100vw, 259px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1805\"><strong data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1556\">Tree Pruning<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1805\">Ongoing tree pruning took place during the month, improving sightlines and supporting the health of the precinct\u2019s trees. These efforts are part of our seasonal programme to prevent overgrowth and ensure public spaces remain neat and hazard-free.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1805\">\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-12085\" src=\"https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BCMA-before-fallen-branches-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"264\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BCMA-before-fallen-branches-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BCMA-before-fallen-branches-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BCMA-before-fallen-branches-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BCMA-before-fallen-branches.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 264px) 100vw, 264px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-12104\" src=\"https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BCMA-After-branch-removal-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"261\" height=\"196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BCMA-After-branch-removal-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BCMA-After-branch-removal-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BCMA-After-branch-removal-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BCMA-After-branch-removal-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/BCMA-After-branch-removal-1.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 261px) 100vw, 261px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"2041\">We appreciate the continued support of our members and stakeholders. If you notice areas that require attention, please report them using the <strong data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2040\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmgt.my.site.com\/BridgeCityMA\/s\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"2038\">Bridge City online fault reporting tool<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As winter settles in, our cleaning and greening team has remained committed to keeping the Bridge City precinct clean, tidy and well-presented. Throughout July, a number of routine and seasonal maintenance activities were completed across public areas and key access routes. Verge Maintenance and Grass Cutting Verge maintenance in the Town Centre was a key&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":12102,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[51],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12097","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cleaning-greening-maintenance"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12097","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12097"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12097\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12105,"href":"https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12097\/revisions\/12105"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12102"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12097"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12097"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bridgecity.org.za\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12097"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}