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the retail area will be safe, efficient and pleasant,”
says Redelinghuys. March 2023 November 2023

But the project extends beyond the roads.
Aesthetic improvements and security
enhancements form the other pillars of this
initiative. “Our goal is to give Woodmead a fresh,
upmarket look and feel, aligning it with the high
standards of Waterfall City,” explains Redelinghuys.

Public spaces are receiving a makeover, with
extensive landscaping scheduled to commence in
December, taking advantage of the rainy season
and reduced business activity.

The safety of residents and visitors has always
been paramount in Waterfall City. The integrated
public security system, a hallmark of the City’s
commitment to safety, is being extended to
Woodmead. New surveillance cameras with
advanced capabilities, including number plate
and facial recognition, are set to be operational by
mid-December. Security patrols are already taking
place in the area, and once the intelligence from
the surveillance cameras is available, these patrols
will be much more effective.

“With the new surveillance infrastructure, we aim
to create a safe environment in Woodmead that
mirrors the rest of Waterfall City. In January 2024,
we will put a security plan together with all the
property management companies in Woodmead,
to ensure that all security companies work
together to provide for a safer Woodmead district,”
says Redelinghuys.

Stakeholder collaboration has been key to the
project’s success. Value Mart, managed by City
Properties, has been instrumental, making a
large part of its parking space available for the
construction yard. “The cooperation and support
from Value Mart and other stakeholders has been
vital in realising our vision for Woodmead,” says
Redelinghuys.

As Woodmead’s transformation nears completion,
the district is poised to reclaim its status as a
bustling, attractive and safe hub for business
and leisure. “We are revitalising an area that
was becoming tired. With these improvements,
Woodmead will not only be a place people need to
go to but also a destination they want to visit, for
both its aesthetics and safety,” he concludes.

This project reflects Waterfall City’s ongoing
dedication to connecting efficiency and
convenience with quality of life.

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