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BROADACRES DRIVE ASSOCIATION
MONTHLY REPORT

JULY 20 2 4

KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY no injuries, but drivers amicably
SAFE AND SECURE arranged for vehicle repairs.
July was a bustling month for
Broadacres Drive Association (BDA), 4. Proactive Measures Against
packed with various activities and Unauthorised Taxis
incidents that our dedicated team Our team has been vigilant in removing
managed with efficiency and care. unauthorised Uber and taxi drivers from
Here’s a comprehensive look at what various locations, including shopping
transpired, providing you with insights centres and residential estates. This
into our continuous efforts to maintain ongoing effort aims to ensure traffic
a safe and secure environment for all order and enhance the safety of our
residents. community.
Security Incidents Overview Community Services and Maintenance
• Alarms Attended: 37 • Pothole Repairs and Signage
• Alerts: 3 Maintenance: Regular
• Broken Down Vehicles: 2 maintenance activities included
• Fire Responses: 1 repairing potholes and updating
• Police Involvement: 1 signage around Valley Circle and
• Persons Removed: 3 Broadacres Drive. These efforts
• Uber/Taxis Removed: 67 ensure smooth and safe travel for
• Vehicle Accidents: 6 all residents.
• Vehicle Incidents: 2 • Blocked Drains and Sewage
Issues: Our team addressed
Highlight Incidents drainage blockages promptly,
1. Fire at Multipart Auto Centre (5th coordinating with Johannesburg
July) Water for a swift resolution.
Early in the month, a significant • Electric Fence and Street Light
fire broke out at the Multipart Auto Repairs: Technicians were
Centre. Thanks to the quick response frequently on-site to repair and
from our BDA Reaction team and the maintain essential infrastructure,
assistance of Thompson’s fire truck ensuring continuous security
The Broadacres Drive and Johannesburg Fire Services, the and visibility throughout the
fire was swiftly extinguished, preventing neighbourhood.
Association (BDA) further damage and ensuring
everyone's safety. Community Alerts
continues to work Residents were informed about several
2. Persistent Alarm Activations at important notices, such as water
diligently to ensure the Fernridge Estate maintenance reminders and traffic light
Throughout the month, our team faults. Staying informed and prepared
safety and well-being responded to numerous alarm helps us all manage these situations
activations at Fernridge Estate. Many of effectively and minimise inconvenience.
of the Broadacres these were related to ongoing repairs Looking Ahead
and maintenance of the security fence.
community. This We appreciate residents’ patience and Your continuous support and
cooperation during these necessary cooperation make a significant
update highlights key updates to enhance our security difference in maintaining the safety
infrastructure. and well-being of our community. We
developments and encourage residents to stay vigilant
3. Vehicle Accidents and report any suspicious activities or
improvements made Several vehicle accidents occurred this concerns promptly. Together, we can
month, notably: ensure Broadacres remains a safe and
over the past month, • 6th July: A male pedestrian was thriving place to live.
injured near the traffic light at

as well as some Winnie Mandela and Broadacres If you need any more help or to report
Drive. any issues, please feel free to contact
ongoing initiatives. • 11th July: An intoxicated driver lost our Area Manager, Donald Mahatlane,
control of his vehicle, causing a at 063 808 8867.
minor collision.
• 19th July: A collision at William Stay safe and secure, from The

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