Four more restricted access areas for Eldoraigne West
Each area has a committee that manages the restricted access area, including street captains.
Ward 69 in Centurion already has eight restricted access areas, while another four in Eldoraigne West were planned and were in the different phases of the application process.
Ward councillor Cindy Billson said the first area which would be boomed-off is at the corner of Saxby and Alan streets, which would include Wierda Road up to Ruimte Road. She said residents in these areas completed the process and the booms can be expected to be erected soon.
The second area, which will include Hoërskool Eldoraigne and Sutherland High School, includes Saxby, Boekenhout, Hyde and Hilton streets. Billson said this area was at the stage of public participation.
The third area falls between Saxby, Frederik streets and Ruimte Road behind Spar, forming a triangle. She said all details have been obtained to complete the process in this area as well.
The fourth area is that of Saxby, Frederik, Weavind, Piet Hugo, Willem Botha streets and Mulders Mile. Billson said the residents have already completed the process of public participation and info packs were being distributed.
Billson said each area had a committee to managed the restricted access area, including street captains.
“Eldoraigne West restricted access areas include 203 houses and 150 townhouses,” Billson said.
“Two 24-hour manned entrances, and one 12-hour manned entrance, and two motorised sliding gates will be installed. There will be a pedestrian entrance at Hyde Street (north).
“There will also be an 80m palisade fencing along Ruimte Road, and a full CCTV system at all entrances will be monitored off-site.”
Billson said the benefits of the closure will create a safer environment for young and old, while the environment will be more manageable.
“We believe it will improve living conditions for our residents, and it will be easier to sell and rent a property. It will also reduce short-term insurance premiums.
“We will also address collective bargaining for a cheaper armed reaction at a reduced rate per month, with pro-active patrolling, surveillance, effective supervision and effective management and administration.”
Billson said in Wierdapark residents complained about motor vehicles speeding in Goshawk Street, as well as in the area of Escort and Theuns van Niekerk streets.
She said the Tshwane technical operations unit conducted an investigation in January this year. The unit recommended that the metro police department assists with speed surveillance and enforcement and regional policing to deploy visibility and patrols.
“Tshwane city engineers are to assist with installing speed calming devices such as rumble strips and speed humps in Goshawk Street between Senekal and Ermelo streets.
Billson also confirmed the on-ramp from the N14 east-bound carriageway to Rooihuiskraal Road was approved, which will alleviate traffic in the area.
Metro spokesperson Lindela Mashigo said the metro would only be able to confirm the status of the Saxby applications for restricted access areas once everything had been processed.
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