Ondangwa town warns against vandalism of council property
The Ondangwa Town Council in Namibia has issued a warning to residents regarding the vandalism of public infrastructure, specifically a new sewage treatment plant. Officials emphasized that damaging public property creates unnecessary costs and compromises essential services for the community.
Why it matters
Vandalism of public utilities threatens local service delivery and places a financial burden on municipal budgets, impacting the quality of life for residents.
The Ondangwa Town Council has warned residents against vandalising public property following recent damage to the newly constructed sewage treatment plant.
In a notice issued on Tuesday, the council says it has noted vandalism at the plant, including damage to the perimeter fence and newly installed warning signs.
Ondangwa spokesperson Petrina Shitalangaho-Mutikisha says the facilities are public assets established to serve and protect the people of Ondangwa.
“The vandalised signs include important restrictions such as ‘no fishing, no swimming, no grazing, no dumping and no entry’,” says Shitalangaho-Mutikisha.
She warns residents against cutting, bending, removing or damaging perimeter fencing and entering restricted council facilities without authorisation.
Residents are also warned not to damage council roads, streetlights, parks, or public facilities, nor remove or destroy council property, equipment or materials.
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