Ongwediva leisure park to enhance community spirit, create jobs

The Ongwediva Town Council held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday for the start of construction of the town’s leisure park in Extension 11.The entire project will cost around N$2.5 million, with phase one expected to cost N$1.5 million. Phase one kicked off this week, on 4 November, and is scheduled to conclude on 6 March next year.Drawings and project maps indicate that the leisure park will transform the area into a lively hub of activities, with green spaces set aside for family picnics and children playgrounds.The leisure park will feature walking trails winding through open spaces, allowing residents a chance to reconnect with nature. It will also include an amphitheatre for concerts and community events – a space for the community to come together and celebrate their shared culture.Community-driven idea Ongwediva mayor Taarah Shalyefu noted that the area has long been overlooked and underappreciated, and the council decided not only to beautify the neighbourhood but also to revitalise community spirit.“This project is about more than just physical changes. It’s about creating opportunities. The construction will bring jobs to our community," he said."The finished space will attract new businesses, boosting our local economy. And as our neighbourhood becomes more desirable, property value will rise, benefitting all of us who call this place home,” Shalyefu added. Dr Fabiam George, chairperson of the Ongwediva Town Council's management committee, thanked community members in attendance, noting that the leisure park would not have been possible without their input. He acknowledged that they shared their ideas during community meetings, driven by a desire for a better environment for themselves and their children.

Ongwediva leisure park to enhance community spirit, create jobs

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