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The Directorate of Leisure
Core Function Landscape Horticulture Urban Forestry Environmental Management Parks Culture

Core Function

To create beautiful and safe landscapes by upholding to best principles of leisure and hospitality management, creative cultural heritage and ardent environmental management.

Landscape

  • Establishment and maintenance of floral gardens in public spaces.
  • Regular grass cutting to enhance the city's appearance.
  • Edging and trimming of shrubs to improve the city's visual appeal.

Horticulture

  • Installation of fresh flower decorations for public, corporate, and private events.
  • Production of ornamental flowers for sale and planting in open spaces.
  • Making and selling fresh flower wreaths.

Urban Forestry

  • Management of public trees and forests within the city.
  • Planting trees in public spaces to enhance urban forestry.
  • Regular pruning, watering, and caring for public trees.
  • Inspection of trees to identify safety hazards.
  • Management of avenue trees.
  • Production of indigenous and exotic tree species.
  • Offering tree cutting services on public and private property at a fee.
  • Pruning trees to promote healthy growth and remove hazards.
  • Removal of hazardous or non-viable trees.

Environmental Management

  • Management of rivers, riverbanks, and natural resources.
  • Pollution prevention initiatives.
  • Riverbank stabilization and erosion control.
  • Natural resource conservation and enforcement.
  • Disaster risk identification and assessment.
  • Development and implementation of emergency response plans.
  • Public education on disaster preparedness.
  • Environmental and social safeguard assessments.

Parks

  • Management of public parks.
  • Hiring out of parks for events.
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Culture

  • Coordination and organization of cultural events.
  • Festivals, concerts, and cultural showcases.
  • Engagement with communities to promote cultural exchange.
  • Development of a cultural events calendar.

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