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Controversial park nears completion as costs double to over R16 million

By Thembi Siaga • 4 July 2025
Controversial park nears completion as costs double to over R16 million

The controversial Potgieter Park development in Louis Trichardt appears to be nearing completion. The R16.53 million project aims to convert the dilapidated park in Rissik Street into an entertainment area, complete with an amphitheatre, outdoor g...

The controversial Potgieter Park development in Louis Trichardt appears to be nearing completion. The R16.53 million project aims to convert the dilapidated park in Rissik Street into an entertainment area, complete with an amphitheatre, outdoor gym and wedding garden.

Many residents have questioned the need for such expenditure on a park, particularly given the municipality's ongoing struggles to maintain existing infrastructure, such as the municipal swimming pool. The project has al...

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