With a long history of burglaries and vandalism at the Logan Avenue substation in Bryanston, residents have taken it upon themselves to rectify the problem.
With a total cost of R24 000 for a new fence, homeowners from Moray Drive, Logan Avenue, Gremlin Road and Perth Avenue all contributed to erecting it at the substation. Working in conjunction with City Power and Ward 104 councillor Michael Wood, they have achieved their goal and a brand-new palisade fence was put up just before Christmas.
Street captains Colleen Norwood and Lindie Hall were responsible for garnering the contributions while resident Ian Joule did the groundwork.
“Reliable Gates was the company who did the work for us and at incredible rates. They did an outstanding job, the idea of not taking away the existing fence but rather putting a new one on the inside was all their idea. Making it double secure,” said Joule.
The substation project is in the first phase and these Bryanston residents have big plans for it.
“When we took on the substation project the whole idea was much more than just fencing and so this is just phased one of the complete pictures. What we still want to put in is what we call early warning mechanisms to basically give us the ability to at least respond through our security companies if there is a breach,” added Joule.
With the residents being so keen to come on board for the substation project, their next idea is to tackle the greenbelt just next door. Unkempt with overgrown grass and squatters living in the structures create a gateway for vagrants to stay and do criminal activity.
“We do have quite a few ideas and plans for that space. Some of our domestic workers and gardeners have already started planting some greens there. Perhaps create an organic market for the domestics and gardeners from the area,” said Joule
Apart from the greens, the locals would like to use the greenbelt to serve the community in all aspects.
“We’re looking at some running and cycling trails, footbridges, dog walking routes, team building venue for schools and even just a place to sit down and relax safely.”
That’s the next big thing. If you would like to contribute or find out more about the project get the details below.
Details: collnor18@gmail.com
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