Dalpark enclosure stays for now
Residents of Dalpark Proper and Dalpark Extension Five may soon no longer live in an enclosed, secure and access-controlled environment.
This was revealed during the Dalpark Homeowners Association’s recent annual general meeting.
According to the association, the turnout at the meeting was poor, indicating apathy amongst residents.
“It is a huge concern as it appears that nobody cares whether the area is opened, making it an easier target for criminals,” said association chairperson Paul Courtney.
Courtney provided a report on happenings during the past year and also reported that the area had possibly the lowest crime rate in Brakpan.
Association treasurer Hennie Kruger gave feedback on the financial aspects and declared a financial loss of R13 000.
According to him, the association has enough funds to cover expenses for only a full month.
This is because only 24 per cent of the 451 households pay the stipulated monthly levy.
Without the necessary funds, the association can simply no longer afford to maintain the safety in the area and the features will have to be removed.
Courtney pointed out that a lack of funding was also the reason no maintenance work had been done on the palisade fencing in the past year.
Despite this, the association is optimistic about the suburb’s future and, with support from residents, it intends installing camera systems and automated booms.
Other issues discussed at the meeting included the erection of speed humps at boom entrances and certain streets.
The association was awaiting a response from the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality in this regard.
In addition, the association’s committee was dissolved as per its constitution.
A number of volunteers came forward and the current committee members made themselves available for the coming year.
“The association has set itself a number of high objectives and is highly determined to make the area the safest and most pleasant area in which to reside in Brakpan,” added Courtney.
