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DAINFERN PRECINCT

STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY WITH THE

BROADACRES DRIVE ASSOCIATION (BDA)

f you live in Dainfern Precinct, you’ve community. Whether it’s resident-driven
probably never given much thought to initiatives, inter-estate collaborations,
Broadacres Drive. And that’s the point. or social projects, the goal is to create
IIt’s clean, safe, and well-maintained— an environment where people feel safe,
exactly as it should be. But that doesn’t engaged, and part of something bigger.
happen by magic. Behind the scenes, the New Initiatives Strengthening Dainfern
Broadacres Drive Association (BDA) is Precinct
working to keep things that way.
• Follow Me Home: A Game-Changer for
The BDA isn’t just about infrastructure—it Security
plays a crucial role in security, community Whether you’re coming home from the
engagement, and protecting the character airport late at night or just feel uneasy, the
of our neighbourhood. Yet, most residents Follow Me Home initiative ensures that
don’t realise just how much of what they residents get a security escort right to their
take for granted is thanks to their efforts. estate gate.
It’s time to change that.
One call to the emergency line alerts the
Who is the BDA, and Why Should You Care? BDA and security teams, ensuring someone
Think of the BDA as a neighbourhood is waiting at your estate entrance when you
guardian—minus the cape. It’s a resident- arrive.
driven initiative that ensures our community
remains safe, thriving, and well-managed. Why does this matter? Because the biggest
Here’s how: security threat for many residents happens
between leaving a public road and entering their
• Security Beyond Your Estate Walls – The estate gates. This initiative closes that gap.
BDA coordinates with multiple security
providers, ensuring a seamless response • Creating space for connection
system across estates. This proactive The BDA is supporting resident-driven
approach is one of the reasons why crime initiatives that bring people together—like
remains low, and why security patrols group exercise and informal community
operate as an interconnected network rather events that promote healthy, active
than isolated units. lifestyles within the precinct.

• Keeping Our Roads Safe & Clean – That By maintaining safe, clean, and accessible
1.4km stretch of Broadacres Drive? It’s areas, the BDA is helping create
managed by the BDA. Potholes get fixed, opportunities for residents to enjoy their
storm drains stay clear, and streetlights work surroundings, connect with neighbours, and
as they should—all without residents having build a stronger sense of community—right
to ask. where they live.
Currently, the BDA is engaging with the HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED
Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) regarding
visible potholes and road damage along The BDA doesn’t need additional • Support community events – Whether
Broadacres Drive. The JRA has committed to funding—it’s already built into estate it’s the running club, a social at the
sending an inspector to assess what repairs levies. multi-purpose court, or a security
are needed (and by the time you read this, But a strong community isn’t just awareness session, these initiatives
they may already have begun work). managed—it’s built by active, engaged only work if residents participate.
residents.
Dainfern Precinct: Stronger Together
Here’s how you can help: We live in an exceptional part of
• Advocating for You – From zoning • Stay Informed – The BDA works Johannesburg, and that’s no accident.
applications to road safety concerns, the for you. Take a minute to read estate The BDA has been working quietly
BDA ensures that the precinct’s decisions newsletters, WhatsApp updates, and behind the scenes, keeping our roads
are made considering residents’ best digital brochures. safe, estates secure, and community
interests. • Use the resources available – The connected.
Follow Me Home security feature exists Now, it’s time to bring those efforts
• Bringing the Community Together – The for a reason. Don’t wait until you feel into the spotlight—because a strong
BDA isn’t just about maintenance; it’s unsafe—know the number, save it, and community doesn’t just happen. It’s
built by people who care.
use it when needed.
about building a stronger, more connected
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