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AGM 2018
All members of the Beaconvale Improvement District NPC and all property owners of property situated inside the Beaconvale Improvement District are invited to attend the 2018 AGM to be held on 8 October 2018 at 15:00 at FI Group, Unit A1, Connaught Park, McGregor Street, Beaconvale
Please confirm your attendance / non-attendance by email to info@beaconvalecid.co.za.
Resolutions presented at the AGM can only be voted on by bona fide members of the Beaconvale Improvement District NPC. This membership is available free of charge to all owners of commercial and industrial property within the Beaconvale Improvement District SRA, but they must be registered before 28 September 2018.
If you are not the registered owner of this property, kindly forward this notice to the registered owner immediately.
THE AGM DOCUMENTS ALONG WITH OTHER INFORMATION CAN BE ACCESSED BY CLICKING ON THE LINK BELOW WHICH WILL TAKE YOU TO OUR AGM PAGE
Click here to go to the AGM page
For further information, documentation and how to register go to www.beaconvalecid.co.za or e-mail info@beaconvalecid.co.za or call 083 255 7657
Interesting and demanding times for BVID
Public Safety
Illegal dumping
According to Beaconvale Improvement District Manager Hannes Bronkhorst this is now the most concerning and at times challenging aspect of maintaining cleanliness in the BVID. Illegal dumping removal has become a normal feature of the work done daily by the GUMCT (Geocentric Urban Management Cleaning Team).
Due to the proximity of the area to homes and itself being an industrial and business hub, it’s not hard to see why it’s a prime spot for illegal dumping.
Assisting the public
Baby birth
Not only do the PSO (Public Safety Officers) prevent and curb criminal activities, they also go the extra mile when assisting the public! They were recently even available and helpful when a baby was born.
Below is a summary of what transpired:
At 02:09 on 7 April, Response Officer Bavuma reported that they were called by an unknown male in Riley Street to assist his girlfriend, who was on the verge of giving birth. It was confirmed that the young woman who needed assistance was 21 year old Ms Makayla, who lives in Parow Valley. According to her she was seven months into her pregnancy.
The Emergency Services were contacted. and spoke to Ms Nozithiwo, who transferred the call to Mr Nceba Mali. He gave instructions for what to do after the baby was born.
It was confirmed that the baby was born at 02:25. The Ambulance Services arrived later, only after the baby had been born. The baby and her mother were taken away by the ambulance for further treatment and observation.
Stolen vehicle recovered
At about 22:50 on 11 April 2018 Officer Ncipha reported that Security Officer Betena from Marine Security had informed him of a grey Hyundai I10 parked in front of 105 Taylor Street, Beaconvale Industrial with its headlights on, doors closed and no keys in the ignition.
Zonewatch Control then dispatched his colleague Officer Memani to the location as back up. SO Betena also informed that he had noticed three boys running from that direction as reported. Officer Ncipha reported that he had noticed three guys running towards the residential area, whilst he was patrolling on Taylor Street.
The Parow police were contacted. At about 01:46 contact was made with 10111 to report that someone on foot had again been spotted at the vehicle but that he had run away when he spotted the Beaconvale Patrol Vehicles approaching.
At about 02:05 Parow SAPS arrived on the scene and a registration check was subsequently done by the police. It was confirmed that the number plates, CA 241 588 were false and actually belonged to a Honda. The Hyundai i 10 was positively declared a stolen vehicle and was towed away.
Motor vehicle accident
At about 21:30 on 11 April a motor vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Jan Smuts Road and Epping Avenue/ Jan Van Riebeeck Drive. Our Public safety Officers and Control Room assisted with activating emergency services and assisting at the scene.
The City of Cape Town draft Budget 2018-2019 comment period is open
The City of Cape Town’s draft Budget 2018-2019 is available for comment until 16:30 on Friday, 4 May 2018.
A budget of R 49.1 billion will be spent in the metropolitan area to ensure that services are maintained, improved and expanded, that capital projects are rolled out and that the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) is implemented.
The effect of the unprecedented and continuing drought is a strong theme and has influenced many factors, including tariff increases and reviews in tariff structure.
2016-2017 Budget highlights:
Created 45 370 EPWP job opportunities; invested R 3.7 billion (2015/16: R 3.3 billion) in repairs and maintenance; installed 1 747 subsidised electricity connections; provided 676 new taps and 2 085 new toilets to informal settlements; achieved 69,86% employment rate of people from employment equity target groups at the highest levels of management.
• Review the draft 2018/2019 Budget documents
• Comment online and read the common draft Budget FAQs
• You can see what an existing tariff will look like under the new draft Budget by reviewing Annexure 6 and the various documents by Directorate.
• For a comprehensive overview of the tabled budget and proposed changes, please read Annexure A.
Highlights from Annexure A:
• An allowance of R 76 million for indigent relief.
• Introduction of a fixed service charge for both water and electricity.
• Planned capital expenditure includes R 5 billion for Informal Settlements, Water & Waste. Services, R 1.7 billion for the Transport & Urban Development Authority and R 1.1 billion for Energy.
• Simplifying the steps of the water and electricity tariff from six to four.
The proposed average rates and tariff increases for 2018-19 are shown the table below.
Important things to remember:
• The City does not make any profit on the sale of water or electricity.
• The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) approved an average percentage price increase of 5.23% to Eskom for the 2018-19 financial year, which translates to a 7.32% increase for municipalities.
Frequently asked questions:
• Rates and valuation FAQs
• Electricity tariff FAQs
The City of Cape Town draft Budget 2018-2019 comment period is open
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W57 | STATEMENT BY EXECUTIVE DEPUTY MAYOR: ALD. NEILSON: Let’s keep our water-saving focus Team Cape Town
CITY OF CAPE TOWN
20 MARCH 2018
STATEMENT BY THE CITY’S EXECUTIVE DEPUTY MAYOR, ALDERMAN IAN NEILSON
Let’s keep our water-saving focus, Team Cape Town
As at Monday 19 March 2018, our collective consumption over the past week was 565 million litres of water per day. Unfortunately, usage has increased by 54 million litres per day from last week’s record low of 511 million litres per day. Nevertheless, we are confident that our water users will again shatter water use records in the weeks ahead. Read more below:
Our dam levels have shown only a slight decline of 0,3% to 22,7% . This is the lowest decline in dam levels this year to date. This can likely be attributed to somewhat lower evaporation rates and small amounts of rainfall, especially in the Steenbras Dam area.
We will continue to monitor the water usage trend to see whether the increase in consumption is a once-off occurrence or whether there is another underlying reason that would need to be addressed.
Level 6B water restrictions are still in place. Water pressure reduction remains in place, water management devices continue to be installed on the connections of high water users and the bills based on 6B tariffs are reaching consumers. It is essential that we all continue to save water.
All water users are reminded that the City is still required by the National Government to reduce water usage to 450 million litres per day in order to stretch the available water supplies through the rest of the year. This equates to a reduction of 45% from normal usage. We are currently hovering at just below a 40% reduction. A sustained collective push is now required to reduce consumption by just 5% in order to achieve our target.
We will continue to drive our initiatives to reduce water consumption. This will include advanced pressure management, the installation of water management devices at the properties of high water users and proactively implementing advanced water restrictions and associated tariffs to encourage behaviour change.
If all Capetonians join us by keeping their consumption down to 50 litres of water a day, or less, we will avoid having to take more drastic actions.
Please visit www.capetown.gov.za/thinkwater for all water-related information, including Level 6B restrictions and FAQs about Day Zero as well as tips to lower usage even further.
Geocentric Launches New App
“As Geocentric we are very proud to launch our new mobile phone reporting application,” said Gene Lohrentz of the urban management company recently. “This is another way in which we are enabling our CID business and property owners to interact with their City Improvement District Management.
“We want our CID contributors to become part of our family by interacting with us about issues they might encounter. The mobile application makes that possible on the devices most people have with them every day.”
The Geocentric app allows users to easily report issues in the City Improvement Districts managed by Geocentric Urban Management based in South Africa. Currently the areas covered by this Application include Beaconvale Industrial Area, Elsies River Industrial, Glosderry, Maitland, Salt River, Somerset West CBD, Stikland Industrial, Strand CBD and the Tygervalley CBD.
With this application users can report urban defects, crime incidents, public safety issues and general comments. “We will acknowledge your report and provide you with feedback throughout the process. We will also send you ‘Alerts’ of problems in your CID area, such as water leaks or power outages and we can even send crime alerts and safety tips to your mobile phone.
The Geocentric Reporting Application is Free of Charge
Simply install it and register as a user when using it for the first time. If you need any help, please contact support@geocentric.co.za
Let’s get started!
- Simply download and install the App from the Google Play or Apple App Store
- Register as a user, using the app when you open it for the first time
- We will send you a confirmation email and you will have to activate your app by clicking on the activation link in the email – this is to ensure we are dealing with people and not spammers.
- Go to your email and verify your email address
- Log in and you are ready to go!
Illegal Dumping in the Spotlight
The problem of illegal dumping is prevalent in Beaconvale and is one of the main challenges that the BVID has to contend with.
- Initially illegal dumping was rife, but now it is sporadic.
- People are prepared to change but only if they are constantly monitored and warned regarding the consequences of dumping.
- Some incidents stem from persons coming to the various scrap dealers and trying to dump waste not accepted by them. This comes from street persons / horse and cart operators and unscrupulous waste handlers.
- BVID engages with these persons and encourages them to make use of the City’s drop off facilities, of which Parow Drop off Facility is situated a mere 2 km’s away and disposal is free of charge. We also indicate that if caught and reported to Law Enforcement they can face fines up to R20 000.
The paragraphs BELOW are extracts from the website of the City of Cape Town, where it is pointed out that dumping is highly illegal.
The question can be asked: What exactly does illegal dumping entail?
“Illegal dumping is the depositing, discharging, spilling or releasing of any kind of waste in or on any public space. This includes waste that is loose or in boxes, barrels or bags
“Public places include:
- open fields;
- vacant or occupied land;
- roadsides;
- sewer systems; and
- waterways.
“Although the City has a number of waste management strategies and services in place for dealing with all types of waste, we have a dumping problem in Cape Town. It is one of the biggest challenges the Solid Waste Management Department faces. It is expensive, damages our environment and is harmful to ourselves and our animals.”
PLEASE NOTE
“Dumping on any public land is illegal and an offence: We work closely with SAPS in illegal dumping investigations. If you are found guilty of dumping illegally you could be fined between R500 and R10 000 and could get a prison sentence of 6 months to 2 years.
To report illegal dumping in your community, call 0860 103 089.
If you have the culprit’s vehicle registration number and/or can identify him/her, call 021 400 6157 or email solidwaste.bylaw@capetown.gov.za. “
On the website, the City of Cape Town goes on to appeal to residents and businesses to assist in curbing and dealing with the problem:
Help us control dumping
Look out for our Big Green Bins
Green waste bins have been placed near toilets in informal settlements and public toilets so that residents can dispose of waste properly. In 2014/2015 and 2015/2016, the City rolled out 929 bins in 24 informal settlements at a cost of approximately R753 000. Eventually these bins will be placed in all informal settlements where we are legally able to place them.
Do your part
- Dispose of your waste only in bins and at approved drop-off or landfill sites.
- Buy additional waste bins if you need them.
- Make others aware of the importance of keeping our environment clean and litter free.
- Fence off your property to prevent others from dumping on it.
Report illegal dumping
To report illegal dumping in your community, call 0860 103 089. If you have the culprit’s vehicle registration number and/or can identify him/her, call 021 400 6157 or email: solidwaste.bylaw@capetown.gov.za.
In order to be sure that you are fully informed on the contents of the City’s Waste Management By-law, visit the website www.capetown.gov.za
City of Cape Town: Integrated Waste Management By-law, 2009
Published in Province of Western Cape: Provincial Gazette no. 6651 on 21 August 2009
- Amended by City of Cape Town: Integrated Waste Management Amendment By-law, 2010 on 4 June 2010
- Amended by City of Cape Town: Integrated Waste Management Amendment By-law, 2016 on 30 June 2016
Urban Management Trolley Introduced
The Geocentric Urban Management Trolley Project was initiated in 2017.
The aim of the project is to provide urban cleaning and maintenance teams with a platform to improve their daily tasks, assist with moving of equipment and tools and enable recycling while performing their tasks.
A few design considerations were introduced into the design of the trolley including
- The ability to move heavy loads of litter or recycling from one point to another without effort or potential injury
- Create high visibility for the cleaning and maintenance teams
- Have quick and easy access to tools and equipment
- The ability, even when fully loaded, to easy ascend and descend kerbs and sidewalks
- Be able to separate waste as they work to support the recycling initiative
To achieve some of these design principles, Geocentric looked at simple solutions from other designs, for example, the stair-climbing suitcases used by so many travellers. By scaling up the design for the urban management trolleys, we could produce a sidewalk and pavement climbing trolley where the urban management worker needs minimum effort to get onto and off pavements to perform their duties.
(See photos of step 1, 2 and 3 illustrating this concept.)
The trolleys were also designed to be pushed from any side with key tools located in the middle so that it is in fact easy to use it for a two-man team operation. On each side of the trolley a plastic tool box allows storage for small tools.
Recyclables like tin cans, glass and plastic bottles are collected by the urban management workers throughout the day as they clean the streets and public spaces and at the end of each day they separate the items into baskets whereafter Geocentric recycles the items.
This is another way in which we make CID operations more sustainable and environmentally friendly as we prevent a vast amount of waste from simply going to landfills.
Geocentric have rolled out these trollies in the Elsies River and Beaconvale City Improvement Districts and plan to roll them out to all the other CIDs under Geocentric management through the course of 2018.
Beaconvale gaining ground
Thanks to the commitment of all who are involved in the Beaconvale Improvement District drive, strides of progress are being made in various ways.
The accompanying images tell the story of how problems like illegal dumping and the confiscation of stolen trolleys and wheelie-bins are successfully addressed by the teams.
The Public Safety issues that are addressed during the day-to-day activities, include problems related to the following:
- Illegal Dumping
- Engaging with the public (public safety officers engage with all people in the public space to ensure that everyone is aware of the BVID’s presence and activities. This is done in conjunction with and in support of the law enforcement officer seconded to the Stikland CID, who oversees such activities. If something suspicious is found, the Law Enforcement Officer and/or SAPS act accordingly.
- Bin scratching
- CCTV visuals followed up if necessary
- Trolley and wheelie-bin confiscation
The Cleaning issues include:
- Litter picking
- De-weeding
- Sweeping streets
On the Urban management side, the BVID Management continues to log all urban and infrastructure defects as C3* notifications with the City of Cape Town for correction. (*This is a system introduced by the City of Cape Town by which the public can report urban defects / problems / law enforcement issues – to them via various platforms, such as sms (31373 – all issues except electrical and 31220 for electrical issues), call centre (086 103 089) and e-mail. (https://www.capetown.gov.za/en/ServiceRequests/Pages/default.aspx)
