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BROADACRES DRIVE ASSOCIATION:

CHAMPIONING SAFETY

AND INFRASTRUCTURE

he Broadacres Drive
Association (BDA) plays
a pivotal role in ensuring
the safety, security, and
infrastructural integrity of
Tthe Broadacres community.
Their efforts are pivotal in fostering a safe
and well-maintained environment. This
first quarter of the year has been marked
by their vigilant efforts to enhance
community safety and streamline
operational efficiency.

F IR ST QUA R TER
OVERVIE W
• Security Vigilance: The BDA effectively
managed numerous security incidents.
Notable events included addressing
vehicle thefts, with a significant incident
thwarted in early March. Additionally, the
routine removal of unauthorised vehicles
and taxis has significantly contributed to reports of faulty infrastructure, such as on Broadacres Drive, the BDA is actively
reducing potential criminal activities in non-operational streetlights and traffic exploring a sustainable solution to
the area. signals, posed safety risks. The BDA prevent future disruptions. They are
• Alarms and Alerts: The response to coordinated effectively with city services discussing with City Power to obtain
alarms has been swift, with numerous to address these issues promptly, approval for piloting solar-powered street
alarms attended throughout the quarter, demonstrating their commitment to lights on existing poles as a backup to the
ensuring quick resolutions to potential maintaining public safety. grid-powered lights. This initiative aims
security breaches. Alerts, particularly • Proactive Community Engagement: to provide reliable lighting and enhance
for community-wide awareness on The BDA's approach includes regular safety during power outages.
security matters, such as the BOLO for updates and communications with the
a suspicious vehicle involved in multiple community, ensuring that residents The association also coordinates with City
incidents, have kept the community are well-informed and involved in Power to repair existing fixtures, ensuring
informed and prepared. safety measures and infrastructural immediate improvements while exploring
• Infrastructure Management: Multiple developments. long-term sustainable options.
• Incident Management Expertise: A
recent example of the BDA’s crucial role Fibre Manhole Safety Measures To
in incident management occurred on a address the deteriorating condition of
Tuesday evening around 18:20. A traffic a fibre manhole near the Mulberry Hill
accident at the corner of Broadacres Office Park circle, the BDA acted swiftly
Drive and Winnie Mandela left vehicles by contacting Openserve for repairs. They
stranded in the intersection. The BDA placed a large traffic cone with a solar-
was quick to respond, deploying powered warning light over the manhole
cones and flashing lights to manage to prevent further damage and alert
the scene. Their presence was motorists.
instrumental in preventing further
complications and ensuring These enhancements and the ongoing
the safety of both motorists commitment to safety and infrastructure
and pedestrians. This incident underscore the BDA’s proactive and
underscored the essential innovative approach to community
services provided by the BDA, management, setting a standard for
often filling gaps before city excellence in community safety and
services can arrive on the scene. infrastructure management. Through
their continuous efforts,
Recent Initiatives and Innovations the BDA ensures
Amidst the regular updates, the that Broadacres
BDA has also launched new initiatives Drive is a safe To read the
aimed at further securing and improving place to live and full report click
the community: a well-prepared
Solar-Powered Street Lighting Initiative: community for HERE
After a series of street lighting failures future challenges.

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