[obsnw] Re: Old Dairy in Lower Wrensch

2009-09-21 Thread Big Brian
Demolish the building. I have had enough of red tape. It is time the community took control of their destiny. This building is an eyesore and a problem. It has a major impact on the quality of life of adjacent neighbours. Quite frankly, these residents do not need, nor deserve, a slum on their doo

[obsnw] RE: Lower Obz Break In - Via the Criminals Safe Highway - The Railway Line

2009-09-21 Thread Gareth Dell
Hi All Please see my response below. An armed response officer / bicycle patrol officer has the same rights as a resident when it comes to arresting an individual. We do not have the same powers as the SAPS. In light of our legal obligation with regards to criminal activities, our policy cle

[obsnw] More on derelict buildings, City of Cape Town.

2009-09-21 Thread Brian Gray
Click on the link... http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/MediaReleases/Pages/Citydevelopsstrategytoaddressproblembuildings.aspx Brian Gray --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Observatory Neighbourhood watc

[obsnw] SA Heritage Resources Agency

2009-09-21 Thread Brian Gray
Click on the link... http://www.lawlibrary.co.za/notice/wordsanddeeds/2006/2006_03_08.htm#press_demolisherofheritage Time to get them involved? Brian Gray --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Observat

[obsnw] Re: Derelict properties

2009-09-21 Thread Jane Vorster
Hi Brian - here is a copy of my correspondence with Brian Watkyns. Hi Brian, I read with interest the article in yesterday's Cape Times about the City of Cape Town's plan to raid and investigate five "problem buildings". I do hope the derelict property right next door to me at 81 Lower Wre

[obsnw] Derelict properties

2009-09-21 Thread Brian Gray
Click on the link... http://www.commercial-property.co.za/2656_news_CT-City-to-clean-up-its-own-property.html Brian Gray --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Observatory Neighbourhood watch" group. T

[obsnw] Re: Old Dairy in Lower Wrensch

2009-09-21 Thread Jane Vorster
Hi, I have been going round in circles with this. After much nagging, the building inspectors issued instructions for the owner to clean up and secure the property. When he failed to comply he was taken to court. The last I heard during his court appearance late in August he had stated it was