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ESTATE NEWS

SECURITY – A safe signature gated community

The HOA continues to enhance the security performance • Control Room Upgrade – An
of our estate through the security portfolio that has been integrated system with
diligently hard at work and has embarked on a few short and the various modules
long-term secured initiatives to be implemented soon. The (Security Systems,
following three security-related initiatives (projects) were Visitor Management,
approved at the General Meeting held on 23 February 2023. Homeowners App
The status thereof is as follows: for Workflow and
Client Relationship
• Speed Cameras – the sourcing has been done and Management-CRM),
the technical/functional evaluation is currently being including a panic
coordinated with the service provider. Once the technical/ button function are being
functional assessment is successful, the proposal will be evaluated. The high-level
submitted for approval. The process is expected to be proposal was tabled at the Security
done by the end of May 2023 if all aspects are met. The sub-committee meeting in May. The integration details
appointed service provider will confirm and communicate will be coordinated with the various module owners over
the cameras’ delivery and implementation timelines of the the next few months to finalise the full integration. The
cameras. modules will be implemented on a phased approach.
• Additional CCTV Cameras –
To be located at identified Security tips!
high-risk areas within The following measures can assist residents in always being
the estate. The scope vigilant for their personal safety:
of work has been
finalised and the • Ensure your alarm system is functional and enabled.
technical solutions • Ensure CCTV cameras are functional and enabled for
are currently incident purposes.
being evaluated for • It is advised that windows and doors, especially those
consideration and located on the ground floor level, be closed at night or
recommendation by the when leaving the estate.
Security sub-committee. • Extra caution must be taken when giving access to visitors
This, together with the or transporting people into the estate.
approval, is expected to be done by the • Report any suspicious activity on the estate to the control
end of May 2023 for implementation. room immediately at the following telephone numbers –
011 512 0856 or 060 586 9406 or 087 056 0675.

COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING

The BVHOA maintains the communication strategy The team is well on track with the targets set to
objectives for 2023, aimed at a client-centric achieve for 2023:
approach to enhance our customer service • Communication and Marketing policies
division by constantly communicating as are being reviewed and implemented.
effectively and efficiently as possible. This • BVHOA newsletter has been re-
can ultimately be achieved through a engineered and implemented. We
collaborative initiative with all stakeholders would appreciate your feedback.
involved by continuing to live up to our • BVHOA events calendar has been
BVHOA values “START”- Service, Teamwork, created and implemented. Keep an
Accountability, Respect and Transparency. eye open for our exciting upcoming
events.
The newly appointed Communication and • Stakeholder Engagement initiatives have
Marketing Manager, Mr Emlyn Jordaan, has settled been implemented and are ongoing.
in well for the first quarter of 2023. The division has strived • BVHOA website re-engineering is in progress and is
beyond expectation, implementing exciting plans and expected to launch in the third quarter of 2023.
executing BVHOA beneficial initiatives successfully thus far. • BVHOA social media platforms establishment is in progress
and is expected to be launched in the third quarter of 2023.

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