Barbara is correct that trespassing is not recommended.
Requesting permission to repair holes in the fence would be the obvious first
step!
If they grant permission, there is the obvious second step that is to request
that they sponsor the small cost to repair it.
The next step in my opinion is to say that in places where the fence is totally
‘shot’ to suggest that it be replaced with new materials and some old elements
could be used where only repairs are done.
If there is no support or response at all and after exhausting all
possibilities I would suggest there is ample reason to defend simply closing
holes without any need for trespassing after obtaining good advice on how this
can be taken care of.
This is a problem all over the city with trains regularly failing to run and
peoples safety put at risk because of bad management, lack of maintenance and
the entire metro needs to jointly take action, in a responsible way to get this
poor and dangerous situation to change.
marc
From: Barbara Anne Langridge
Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2016 5:32 PM
To: mail37404
Cc: stephen van der spuy ; Obs NW Chairman ; obsnw@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [obsnw] Re: ONW Monthly Meeting - 29 June 2016 at 6pm
Hi All,
I would not recommend any civic association being OCA ONW or Others to trespass
on Prasa property no matter the reason. Permission needs to be obtained.
Regards,
Barbara
Sent from my iPhone
On 30 Jun 2016, at 4:08 PM, mail37404 <marctu...@telkomsa.net> wrote:
Re the fence along the railway line,
I believe it is PRASA property (or railways /Metro Rail use etc) and they are
not likely to respond to our needs anytime soon... but what if some were to
simply ‘informally’ fix it section by section (starting with the worst pieces)
with some minor additional supports and tensile cable where required anchored
appropriately and then as each section is made more secure, attach “flat wrap”
barbed wire coil across the existing fence, where holes are, starting with the
lower levels and then adding the appropriate height to make it secure.
This should be relatively inexpensive if upgraded section by section without
causing any problems.
As each section is done, the unwanted creepers could be limited or trimmed
off so the point raise by Stephen is taken appropriately into account.
A few people issued with good gloves, pliers, a sledge hammer a few fence
posts and rolls of strong wire can quickly ensure it gets repaired in no time.
First by making the existing stable..in sections, then add flat wrap where
needed and that should work as an interim measure to the worst parts until one
day, a new fence can be done from scratch.. if PRASA or the equivalent
eventually gets their act together. depending on advice received, Obs sends
them the bill in the interim for essential work done?
We need to live long enough to see it happen and protect our children and
animals plus stop the criminals in the short term.
Marc
From: stephen van der spuy
Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2016 2:15 PM
To: Obs NW Chairman
Cc: obsnw@googlegroups.com
Subject: [obsnw] Re: ONW Monthly Meeting - 29 June 2016 at 6pm
Hi Everyone, I did not attend last night s meeting. On the agenda was the
railway fence. In this regard I wish to say that vegetation should not be
grown up the fence as a solution. I regularly use the Wrensch Road subway and
I need visibility of the other side before entering the subway. Vegetation on
the fence would obscure my visibility placing me at risk because I would not
know who I would be passing in the middle of the tunnel. Furthermore, the
vegetation would make yet another hiding place for criminals. Also, the
Police, OBSID Patrols, etc would not be able to see what is happening on the
other side of the railway line if there was vegetation on the fence. We need
visibility. Thanks, Stephen
On Tue, Jun 28, 2016 at 9:12 PM, Obs NW Chairman <chair...@obswatch.org.za>
wrote:
Hello,
It's our monthly meeting this Wednesday evening at the Obs Community Center.
Please find the agenda attached.
Please spread the word. New comers are especially welcome. We look forward
to seeing you there.
Thanks and regards,
Steve
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