Ballito’s first traffic light inverter goes live!
Ballito’s growth owing to significant private sector investment in recent years has increased the traffic load on Ballito’s roads.
The Ballito Urban Improvement Precinct (UIP), in collaboration with KwaDukuza municipality’s (KDM) electrical department, has piloted the first of four backup power solutions for traffic lights at several intersections in Ballito central.
The new project will help alleviate traffic issues by ensuring traffic lights operate 24/7 during power cuts.
After substantial research on the best solution, the first inverter was activated last Thursday, with the others to follow in coming weeks.
“We are happy to announce that the first inverter installation at the McDonalds/P445 intersection has been a success, with traffic lights operational and vehicles flowing freely throughout planned loadshedding.
“A number of further refinements picked up during the first pilot will be applied to the rollout going forward,” said Ballito UIP precinct manager, Thierry Leclezio.
Ballito’s growth owing to significant private sector investment in recent years has increased the traffic load on Ballito’s roads.
Motorists’ frustration increase when traffic lights are out at key intersections during loadshedding.
“Through routine maintenance by the UIP and dedicated precinct security personnel, we are confident that the additional inverters at the Shell/P445, M4/P445 and Engen/Ashton intersections will significantly ease congestion and limit frustrations during blackouts,” said Leclezio.
By collaborating with KwaDukuza municipality, the Ballito UIP’s mission is to retain existing investment, build investor confidence and improve the quality of life for everyone.
“This project will make a big difference to our community by ensuring free-flowing traffic at all times which is essential for economic growth and job creation.”
Leclezio added Ballito UIP hopes to share their experience with neighbouring precincts and continue to position Ballito as a competitive and sought-after precinct to boost further investment.
Visit www.ballitouip.co.za to learn more about the UIP.
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