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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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