With the holiday season fast approaching, Ballito is getting a touch-up to create a good impression before the influx of festive season holidaymakers.

Several areas of the precinct are receiving attention, with ongoing maintenance and infrastructure improvements evident in recent times to dolly up the town.

“The Ballito UIP team has been working diligently to get the precinct ready for the upcoming December holidays,” said the UIP in a media media statement.

“With an influx of visitors and locals expected to enjoy all that Ballito has to offer, our efforts have focused on enhancing safety, cleanliness, and aesthetics throughout the area.”

Key repairs and upgrades undertaken:

• Freshly painted kerbs across the precinct enhance visibility and maintain a well-kept appearance.
• Damaged planks on the Ballito promenade have been replaced, ensuring safe and enjoyable access for walkers and beachgoers.
• Ablution facilities at Salmon Bay and Hawkins parking area have been spruced up with fresh paint and minor repairs to improve the experience for all visitors.
• KDM is repairing potholes and fixing surface issues on Ballito Drive and Douglas Crowe Drive.
• Damaged bollards around the precinct were repaired to ensure proper traffic management and pedestrian safety.
• Strings, wires and cable ties were removed from light poles and traffic lights, decluttering the precinct and enhancing its appearance.

• Regular grass-cutting and weeding are taking place to ensure the precinct’s gardens and public spaces remain neat and attractive for the festive season.
• Security and cleaning teams have been diligently removing palm fronds daily, keeping the precinct clean and hazard-free.
• Signs across the area have been cleaned and straightened to improve visibility and aesthetics.
• Several broken streetlights around Ballito have been repaired, enhancing safety and visibility for pedestrians and vehicles. The Kwadukuza Municipality (KDM) is working on repairing more streetlights. Ballito UIP conducts weekly streetlight audits, highlighting any problems for KDM.

“We appreciate KDM’s efforts in helping to maintain the high standards of the precinct as we head into the festive season,” said the UIP statement. “Their work, combined with the ongoing initiatives by the Ballito UIP team, ensures that Ballito remains a vibrant and welcoming destination for everyone.”

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