Doornbach – Testing prototypes phase

PILOT PROJECT:
DESIGN STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING SERVICE DELIVERY IN SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AT DOORNBACH, CAPE TOWN

This phase was started with considerable delay due:

• Delays in the production bin prototypes (in Gauteng) and delivery of the same to Cape Town;
  The “Fees Must Fall” protests by students caused further delays in the functioning of key CPUT activities/functions including administration, logistic and finances;
• Around May 2016, the structure of the Doornbach community was disrupted and collapsed during the installation phase of the installation phase of the prototypes.
• Communication with the Du Noon Ward Councilor and his team was hampered (due to the local government elections of August 2016) despite the research team’s best efforts. Councillor Lubabalo Makeleni eventually facilitated effective contact with new community leaders in October 2016.

MAIN ACTIVITIES
Monday, 16th May 2016 – Doornbach Team Meeting;
Saturday, 21st May 2016 – meeting with the Doornbach community leaders;
Wednesday, 20th June 2016 – meeting with Councillor Lubabalo Makeleni for identification and introduction of new representatives in the community;
Saturday, 29th October 2016 – installation of wooden poles (for raised bins) and mapping geostationary/GPS location pins at the shacks selected by community leaders for the installation of the prototype bins;
Monday, 31st October 2016 – installation of prototype bins;
Saturday, 29th November 2016 – Field visit of sites with installed bins to gather participating household feedback.

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