Walvis Bay mayor addresses Farm 37 transport concerns
Residents of Farm 37, located about seven kilometres outside of Walvis Bay, gathered at the Walvis Bay municipality chamber on Thursday to voice their concerns about a lack of transport for their children to school.
Walvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes addressed the concerns at a meeting convened to tackle the issue. He said transport remains a problem not only for school-going children but also for workers living at Farm 37.
In response to the transport issue, Forbes said he and municipal officers will get in touch with King Charcoal, a company that has voluntarily provided transport to around 20 people from Farm 37 to the town.
Forbes added that it had also been brought to his attention that “elders also need transport to and from their workplaces.”
Missed education
A school learner who was unable to attend school last week due to a lack of transport, expressed his frustration, saying: “I feel so unlucky because I had to miss school today. My peers and I walk long distances in this cold weather, and there are many young kids here who have to bear with the noisy trucks and the foggy weather.”
Another concern highlighted by parents due to the meeting was that they are not allowed to accompany their young children on the bus.
“We have to go on the bus because our primary kids have to be escorted from the drop-off point to the school gates, but the drivers refuse to take us with them.”
During the meeting, Forbes also discussed plans to develop Farm 37. He said the municipality is planning to build a playground for the children and install solar lights.
Furthermore, he highlighted the issue of water scarcity in the area, saying that communal water points are being planned. “Each person will get a token from which they can buy their water."
Walvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes addressed the concerns at a meeting convened to tackle the issue. He said transport remains a problem not only for school-going children but also for workers living at Farm 37.
In response to the transport issue, Forbes said he and municipal officers will get in touch with King Charcoal, a company that has voluntarily provided transport to around 20 people from Farm 37 to the town.
Forbes added that it had also been brought to his attention that “elders also need transport to and from their workplaces.”
Missed education
A school learner who was unable to attend school last week due to a lack of transport, expressed his frustration, saying: “I feel so unlucky because I had to miss school today. My peers and I walk long distances in this cold weather, and there are many young kids here who have to bear with the noisy trucks and the foggy weather.”
Another concern highlighted by parents due to the meeting was that they are not allowed to accompany their young children on the bus.
“We have to go on the bus because our primary kids have to be escorted from the drop-off point to the school gates, but the drivers refuse to take us with them.”
During the meeting, Forbes also discussed plans to develop Farm 37. He said the municipality is planning to build a playground for the children and install solar lights.
Furthermore, he highlighted the issue of water scarcity in the area, saying that communal water points are being planned. “Each person will get a token from which they can buy their water."
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