The development of a botanical garden for the City of Ekurhuleni (CoE) was identified by the Mayoral Committee as part of the Strategic Plan for the City.  Newtown Landscape Architects (NLA) were appointed by Ekurhuleni Department of Environmental Resource & Waste Management to conduct the environmental impact assessment for the new proposed municipal botanical garden and related infrastructure  for the City of Ekurhuleni. 

The proposed Botanical Garden and related activites identified could  contribute, not only to the integrity of this open space and ecological value, but also play a significant role in