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“We have embarked on the process
of trying to implement our own fire
service, starting with a small vehicle
that can fulfil the basic requirements.
We aim to eventually have a pump fire
truck with all the bells and whistles. We well as being able to inform them a weak point, so we will continue to
have also engaged with Netcare 911 where parking spaces are available.” upgrade the security, as required.”
to get an ambulance dedicated to this
area, which will also be integrated However, traffic flow will also The coming year will see several more
into the gO Waterfall app,” he says. be improved once permission is construction projects taking shape.
granted by the authorities to begin They include the Ellipse, with 595
The gO Waterfall app is continually construction of the k60, running from upmarket apartments spread across
being improved, with a view to Eskom’s Megawatt Park to st Peter’s four towers of differing heights in
making it the main platform for College and across the N1 to Allandale. Waterfall City. The Polofields retail
all communications with the Centre should also be completed
residents and businesses. The plan On the security side, more cameras and will hopefully feature a day-care
is for it to eventually also include with number plate recognition systems clinic as another useful amenity.
traffic management information. will be introduced. such cameras are
“There’s a big drive towards making already in use on Waterfall Drive and “Overall, 2020 is set to be another year
Waterfall a smart city by measuring the system will be expanded soon. focused on improvements, as well
and monitoring various aspects “We don’t have much crime inside as the addition of certain amenities
of city life,” says vos. “With traffic the estates, but we have had some that will continue to positively
management, we want to be able to ‘follow-homes’ where people were serve those living and working in
notify residents and employees about apprehended at the gatehouses. One Waterfall. We are truly well on our
traffic jams in the area and advise can never be too confident because way to growing into a one-of-a-kind
them to take alternative routes, as there’s always someone looking for development,” concludes vos.
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