The Service National, a DR Congo government agency, has successfully revitalized the Avenue des Huileries in the Lingwala commune. Workers, clad in blue uniforms, were deployed along the avenue last Friday and have made significant progress in cleaning up the area. The once littered and polluted street has been transformed, with workers sweeping and clearing debris from the sidewalks and road. The clean-up efforts have been carried out in a record time, with the workers showing discipline and organization in their tasks.
The workers, equipped with brooms, casquettes, and yellow boots, have been diligently working to clear the avenue of dirt and debris. They have been supervised by military officers in green uniforms, ensuring that the clean-up efforts are carried out efficiently. The workers have also been collecting trash and piling it up on the sidewalk, awaiting evacuation by green wheelbarrows marked with the Service National logo. The presence of the workers and their supervisors has also helped to maintain order and prevent any potential incidents in the area.
In addition to cleaning up the avenue, the Service National workers have also been tasked with clearing the canyons, which were clogged with debris. The workers have been methodical and diligent in their efforts, achieving in just a few days what would typically take several weeks or even months for public sanitation services to accomplish. The clean-up efforts have also involved the use of three garbage trucks and a tractor to evacuate the debris and trash.
The impact of the clean-up efforts has been significant, with the road now being more spacious and clean. The parking areas for motorcycles are being respected, and traffic congestion has decreased, making for a smoother flow of traffic. Local residents and business owners have expressed satisfaction with the clean-up efforts, noting that the area is now more pleasant and easier to navigate. A local tire repairman praised the workers, saying that they are doing a great job and that the area is now cleaner and more organized.
The Service National's efforts have not been limited to cleaning up the avenue. As previously announced, parts of the "Wenze Lufungula" market, also known as "Wenze ya Essuie-mains", have been demolished. The workers have been tasked with dismantling dozens of wooden and metal stalls that were obstructing traffic flow in the surrounding avenues. The demolition efforts are aimed at improving the overall flow of traffic and making the area safer for residents and business owners.
Some vendors at the "Wenze Lufungula" market have expressed mixed feelings about the demolition efforts. One vendor, who has been selling her goods in the area for many years, noted that she was given notice by Service National emissaries to vacate the area, but some vendors who refused to move have had their stalls demolished. The vendor expressed concern about the impact of the demolition on her business, but acknowledged that the area is now cleaner and more organized.
The Service National's clean-up efforts in the Avenue des Huileries and surrounding areas are part of a broader effort to improve the living conditions and infrastructure in DR Congo. The agency's work has been praised by local residents and business owners, who have expressed hope that the efforts will be sustained and expanded to other areas. The clean-up efforts have also highlighted the importance of community involvement and cooperation in maintaining public spaces and promoting a cleaner and healthier environment.
Key points
- The Service National has successfully cleaned up the Avenue des Huileries in record time, transforming a once littered and polluted street into a clean and organized public space.
