Coinciding with the Dengue Week announced for the second week of October 2010 many permanent residents at Victoria Range who have formed themselves into an Action Group met on 7 October.
It was decided to conduct a survey of nearly all of the plots owned by members of the Home Owners’ Association located mainly in Zones 1, 2 and 3. This survey was essentially a visual one from outside of the property to ascertain if the garden was maintained or neglected. Each home plot was assigned a colour as per a colour code with green, amber or red. Green was for maintained gardens and red for neglected and probably posing a potential breeding ground for mosquitoes. Amber was for plots in need of a little more regular attention. The survey was completed by 12 October and the data is being compiled.
On 11 October a shramadana was organised by Nivasie where 30 volunteers inclusive of all the Nivasie Sales staff participated in a cleaning operation of the common areas. This shramadana was from 7.00 am to 4.00 pm. Many residents met these volunteers and expressed their appreciation of the good work done. All Nivasie staff volunteers were back at their regular jobs by 10.00 am and the rest continued the cleaning work. A complimentary breakfast was provided by Nivasie to all the volunteers with a few Home Owners contributing refreshments as well.
The common area clean up is to be accompanied by a report which will be completed by 16 October. The Nivasie and Home Owner generated reports are to be made into a composite. The home plots and common areas which are neglected and in need of attention will be identified.
It is the intention of the Dengue Action Group to invite the Medical Officer of Health, Kundasale and their Public Health Inspector to inspect the Victoria Range Complex and provide their advise and comments on the likely hazards for the breeding of mosquitoes. The Health Authorities follow up action will be solicited by the Dengue Action group.
Another activity planned is the spraying of potential mosquito breeding places with the toxin Bacillus Thuriengiensis Israelensis ( BTI).
The Facilities Manager K. Pathirage’s assistance in coordinating most of these activities is acknowledged with thanks.
It was decided to conduct a survey of nearly all of the plots owned by members of the Home Owners’ Association located mainly in Zones 1, 2 and 3. This survey was essentially a visual one from outside of the property to ascertain if the garden was maintained or neglected. Each home plot was assigned a colour as per a colour code with green, amber or red. Green was for maintained gardens and red for neglected and probably posing a potential breeding ground for mosquitoes. Amber was for plots in need of a little more regular attention. The survey was completed by 12 October and the data is being compiled.
On 11 October a shramadana was organised by Nivasie where 30 volunteers inclusive of all the Nivasie Sales staff participated in a cleaning operation of the common areas. This shramadana was from 7.00 am to 4.00 pm. Many residents met these volunteers and expressed their appreciation of the good work done. All Nivasie staff volunteers were back at their regular jobs by 10.00 am and the rest continued the cleaning work. A complimentary breakfast was provided by Nivasie to all the volunteers with a few Home Owners contributing refreshments as well.The common area clean up is to be accompanied by a report which will be completed by 16 October. The Nivasie and Home Owner generated reports are to be made into a composite. The home plots and common areas which are neglected and in need of attention will be identified.
It is the intention of the Dengue Action Group to invite the Medical Officer of Health, Kundasale and their Public Health Inspector to inspect the Victoria Range Complex and provide their advise and comments on the likely hazards for the breeding of mosquitoes. The Health Authorities follow up action will be solicited by the Dengue Action group.
Another activity planned is the spraying of potential mosquito breeding places with the toxin Bacillus Thuriengiensis Israelensis ( BTI).
The Facilities Manager K. Pathirage’s assistance in coordinating most of these activities is acknowledged with thanks.
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