GEORGE NEWS - George Mayor Leon van Wyk and a small delegation visited the old Thembalethu cemetery in Ward 9 to see the newly installed palisade fence of about R450 000 that was put up to enclose the cemetery.

The sides of the cemetery will not be fenced at this stage as it is surrounded by houses. Steel gates were installed at the front and back of the cemetery for access for maintenance work. 

Two fishtail gates were positioned at separate places in the fence for people to gain easy access and prevent vandalism. 

The fishtail gates (as seen in the photo) are designed to be easily accessed by people but not roaming animals like cows and horses. The premises are being treated with herbicides to keep unwanted vegetation at bay.

"This is an area in the community that should be, and deserves to be respected," said Van Wyk. "It is only fitting that the area is secured."

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