Umhlanga residents oppose the proposed Bingo Hall project amid growing community concerns

RESIDENTS of Umhlanga Village are claiming that the controversial Bingo Hall project earmarked for the area is “seemingly” being railroaded despite serious objections from the community.

- THAMI MAGUBANE

They have taken aim at the eThekwini Municipality, stating that the municipality has not addressed the concerns they have raised about the project.

The residents claimed that despite the project not yet being approved by the municipality, they have become aware of steps being taken to get the project off the ground. The Umhlanga residents are opposed to the business venture and have warned of legal action should the proposed plan get the go ahead.

Among the myriad of objections is that the area is already under strain from various activities, including a busy nightlife that keeps them awake until the early hours of the morning. They believe that the bingo hall would exacerbate the situation.