Cape Town’s routes are staying well-lit thanks to the efforts of the City Energy Directorate and the public’s support in reporting incidents of vandalism.
The newly formed Energy Law Enforcement and Technical Unit (ELETU) has been important in these successes, ensuring crucial streetlight infrastructure remains intact.
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Councillor Beverley van Reenen, mayoral committee member for energy, and energy officials recently visited various sites where the City’s interventions have proven effective.
Notably, along routes like FW de Klerk Boulevard, Nelson Mandela Boulevard and sections of the M3 and M5, the interventions have curbed incidents of vandalism, though some areas are still facing challenges.
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‘While we’re observing a drop in recent vandalism, we urge residents to report any incidents and outages. The City’s Electricity depot promptly addresses these reports, though repairing vandalised infrastructure often demands replacements, causing delays,’ explained Councillor Van Reenen.
Efforts to dismantle illegal connections have yielded positive results, particularly in areas like Mfuleni and Philippi. The City’s stance on illegal connections remains firm, aiming to protect communities, residents and infrastructure.
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The continuous repair of the same infrastructure poses significant challenges to the Energy Directorate’s budget, making the community’s vigilance crucial.
The City offers a reward of R5 000 for information leading to arrests, convictions or the seizure of stolen or illegal goods, as well as for those involved in vandalising or stealing electricity infrastructure or installing illegal connections.
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