Fencing policy enforced in Port Moresby

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By Jason Dom
National Capital District Commission contractors are enforcing the fencing policy along arterial and distributor roads in Port Moresby.
The aim of the policy is to ensure fences contribute positively to the public domain, and complement and conserve visual character of the street and neighbourhood.
This is a clean-up exercise in preparation for the upcoming Apec Summit in November as well to minimise illegal business operations in the capital city.
According to fencing team leader Eric Gabriel, the contractors had been told to remove all roofing-iron walls and razor wires from fences fronting the main arterial and distributor roads.
“We are not only removing the fences but we will replace them with mesh wires or chainmesh (cyclone) to cater for the destruction,” he told The National.
Businesses were told last year about the fencing rules, he said.
“We have noticed that some businesshouses and volunteers have helped us to exercise the act.”
Gabriel said yesterday was the second phase of the operation covering areas from Erima to Down Town.
The first phase from 4-Mile to Gerehu had already been covered.
Contracting firm employee John Kenop said the roofing-iron fences were being taken down to clean up graffiti and reveal illegal business activities.
The operation will include the suburbs and settlements.