Page 14 - Waterfall City August Issue 2023

Waterfall City News

From left to right: Willie Vos, Abigail Ndlovu, Thys Redelinghuys, Annette Deppe and Goodwill Nyathi

Mutually beneficial the City of Joburg Ward 132; and Thys commitment is also evident in its efforts
This solution, a testimony to the power Redelinghuys. to control stormwater-induced erosion
of collaborative thinking, consists of and manage waste sustainably.
installing inverters and power storage The partnership is also opening
systems, and in some cases generator conversations with the Johannesburg Redelinghuys stated, “Waterfall City is
power, to provide uninterrupted power Metro Police Department (JMPD). “We’re doing a lot of work to upgrade our road
to Waterfall City’s traffic lights. “Our talking to the JMPD about improving infrastructure and common areas to a
solution is aimed at providing 24/7 traffic compliance in Waterfall City, standard of being safe and beautiful.”
power to traffic lights up to level 8 load reducing speeding, avoiding accidents This statement encapsulates the essence
shedding,” Redelinghuys explained. and clamping down on drinking of the Waterfall City vision – putting
and driving. These are ongoing but in place a set of cornerstones that
The initiative, which involves converting exciting potential conversations,” said includes infrastructure that exemplifies
all 14 traffic lights in Waterfall City, Redelinghuys. the Waterfall City experience and
signifies more than just infrastructural embodies the identity of this lively and
improvement. “We are also talking to World-class City collaborative community. It is about
the JRA about a broader agreement Reflecting on the larger goals of the creating the perfect blend of community,
to enhance overall road infrastructure, development, Redelinghuys stated, sustainability, simplicity, and top-tier
emphasising the strong relationship “Our objective is to create a first-world infrastructure.
between Waterfall City and the JRA,” environment that is nice to live and work
added Redelinghuys. in.” He noted that Waterfall City is not just The partnership with the JRA represents
about providing an efficient and safe the City’s commitment to a safer, more
The signing ceremony, held in the area urban environment, but also an attractive efficient, and sustainable future. By
last month, was attended by several and aesthetically pleasing one. addressing infrastructural challenges
prominent individuals, including head-on and seeking innovative
Abigail Ndlovu, Regional Director at Over R1 billion has been spent on solutions, Waterfall City continues to
City of Johannesburg; Willie Vos, CEO upgrading the ancillary road network build on its reputation as a world-class
of Waterfall Management Company; to improve access to Waterfall City, smart city. This initiative signifies how
Goodwill Nyathi, acting CEO of with traffic studies forming the basis collaborative efforts, forward-thinking,
Johannesburg Roads Association; for its well-maintained internal road and sustainable practices can reshape
Annette Deppe, Councillor (DA) in infrastructure. The City’s infrastructural the urban landscapes of tomorrow.

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