Midrand Sector 3 Crime Forum is requesting residents to donate funds for the implementation of its CCTV camera project that will complement the access control plan.
The project is part of the sector’s strategy to mitigate and fight crime in various suburbs including Noordwyk, Blue Hills, Country View, Crowthorne, Erand and Midridge.
Sector chairperson Marvin Maphiri said during community meetings they have reported on the progress made regarding the installation of cameras at strategic points around the neighbourhood.
“For the project to move forward, we need all residents and local businesses to contribute a small amount to assist with the initial infrastructure installation. Based on our projections to cover a three-year contract, all households must contribute a minimum of R100 per month or more for those who can afford to do so. From this amount, R50 will be ring-fenced towards the camera project. Local businesses are asked to contribute R2 000 or more,” said Maphiri.
Maphiri added they hoped to install 14 poles in different hotspot areas that they have identified, with automatic number plate recognition cameras installed on each pole.
He said the Noordwyk Street Ambassadors and sector team have made considerable progress in acquiring the permission needed to boom several streets around the suburb.
“We now need residents to contribute towards the implementation of this plan which will significantly assist in crime reduction around our crime-ridden suburbs.”
Maphiri said after publicly advertising for an accredited security company to install and monitor these cameras, only Midrand-based Thorburn Security Solutions applied and was ultimately given the contract.
Business development manager Philadi Thobejane of Thorburn said the security company was part of the community and they were keen to be active in the area to fight crime.
“Estimated cost per pole infrastructure will be R4 500 which will be multiplied by 14 poles to give us R63 000 per month on a 36-month contract. After installation, the monitoring and running of cameras will be free of charge by Thorburn,” said Thobejane.
Details: Midrand Sector 3 Crime Forum chairperson Marvin Maphiri 072 627 7216.
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