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BDA AND FOURWAYS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT:

A UNIFIED EFFORT FOR A SAFER, BRIGHTER FOURWAYS

n exciting new chapter unfolds as expansion. Fidelity’s local expertise ensures
the Broadacres Drive Association a swift response and a reassuring presence, FAIR CONTRIBUTIONS AND A
(BDA) partners with the benefiting residents, businesses, and VISION FOR THE FUTURE
AFourways Improvement District visitors alike. The BDA will continue to have The FID's financial model has been
(FID) to deliver a safer, cleaner, and more two permanent patrol vehicles positioned in developed in consultation with its
connected neighbourhood. While the BDA Broadacres Drive. founding members and is intended to be
remains dedicated to enhancing safety and sustainable and fair, with contributions
cleanliness within Broadacres Drive, this ELEVATING SERVICE DELIVERY scaled to property sizes. This ensures
partnership benefits the wider Fourways AND PUBLIC SPACES everyone can participate meaningfully,
community, positively impacting everyone The BDA and FID partnership seeks to from large estates to smaller businesses.
who lives, works, or visits here. However, proactively address the community’s daily Contributions from all BDA members—
the success of the BDA relies on voluntary needs, this includes working with the City on including estates, apartment complexes,
contributions from all its members, which service delivery activities such as pothole shopping centres, the college, office parks,
include estates, apartment complexes, repairs and verge trimming, as well as and other businesses—are crucial to the
shopping centres, the college, office parks, providing supplementary services through partnership’s success, enabling a safer,
and other local businesses. the BDA and FID respectively contributing to cleaner, and better-served community. The
a cleaner and more attractive environment FID will be running a pilot year in which
The FID , a voluntary management initiative, across Fourways. Targeted clean-up efforts its members will evaluate the project
was established in June of 2024 by property revitalise public spaces, making the area as effectiveness with transparency and
and business owners in the Fourways area a whole more welcoming. accountability at the forefront, and with
as a collaborative vehicle to address urban with regular financial reports to members
management and safety issues impacting on TRANSPARENT MANAGEMENT in order to build trust.
the performance and investment potential of WITH COMMUNITY AT HEART
the node. Managed by Local Abode, specialists in ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY AND
voluntary improvement district initiatives, the ENCOURAGING PARTICIPATION
EXPANDING REACH & ADDRESSING FID operates as a non-profit entity, ensuring The FID has launched a new website and
facebook page to keep residents informed
INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS that all contributions are used effectively. and engaged. A marketing committee
A critical objective for the FID is to address Weekly meetings provide members with has been established with the members
issues of traffic flow and safety along key direct input on decisions, from budget representation to develop a common vision
transit corridors including Witkoppen Dr, approvals to project selection, aligning the and narrative for the Fourways area and
Cedar Rd and Winnie Mandela Dr. To this initiative with community needs. encourage local businesses and residents
end through the FID, BDA and other key Building Strong Community Partnerships to join, fostering a shared purpose and
stakeholders are engaged in partnering community spirit.
with relevant government entities at a local The FID is committed to collaborating with
and provincial government level to adopt other local organisations to maximise a BRIDGING THE GAP IN PUBLIC
intersections providing power and assisting positive impact. The goal is to ensure SERVICES
in securing the traffic signal infrastructure. efforts are coordinated, collaborative, Recognising the challenges of public service
There is already work underway in getting a sustainable and to prevent duplication. Joint delivery, the FID actively collaborates with
number of traffic signals connected to back initiatives will be explored to support work local council to align municipal efforts with
up power supply and scoping the process and be done on the ground targeting safety, law community needs. This partnership enhances
costing so this approach can be extended. enforcement, place enhancement and to the quality of life in Fourways by ensuring the
This process also includes unpacking the foster an enhanced sense of cooperation . consistent delivery of essential services.
current faults and risks to infrastructure
so that it can be properly maintained and EMBRACING INCLUSIVITY AND LOOKING AHEAD: A
secured. The goal is for this approach to be SOCIAL HARMONY COLLABORATIVE PATH TO A
extended to other infrastructure requirements Fourways has a diverse community who BETTER FOURWAYS
such as streetlighting along these corridors. live, work and visit the node and the FID The partnership between the BDA and
Enhancing Security Across the Community is looking to identify, engage and partner FID represents a significant step forward
on interventions and projects which can for Fourways. By combining resources,
Security is central to this initiative. As a enhance the public environment and expertise, and a shared vision, this initiative
result of the BDA and FID partnership, as positively impact a variety of stakeholders is dedicated to creating a safer, cleaner,
of 1 October, Fidelity Security Services and role players including inter alia taxi and more connected community for all.
provides the FID area with five dedicated associations and informal traders. A Member feedback will continue to shape
patrol vehicles, supported by an extensive balanced approach seeks to integrate public its direction, ensuring that the voices of
network of CCTV and Licence Plate transport and local businesses into the Fourways stakeholders are central to all
Recognition cameras, with plans for further broader plan for sustainable growth. future endeavours.

For more information and to get involved, please visit the Fourways Improvement District website or follow their social
media channels. Together, we can make Fourways an even better place to live, work, and enjoy.