BCID

Welcome to the August 2013 edition of the Blackheath City Improvement District Newsletter!  We reported previously that we had approved the Annual Financial Statements of the Blackheath City Improvement District for the 2012 – 2013 Financial Year and that we would report back about the date for our Annual General Meeting that has now been set to be held at 13:00 on the 02^nd of October 2013 in the Board Room of the Peninsula Beverage Company in School Road, Blackheath.  A formal invite with a copy of the Financial Statement (That will be available on our website shortly at www.bcid.co.za) and an Agenda for the meeting will be sent to you in due course.

The meeting is set to give feedback on operational activities during the previous financial period, to report back on the financial position of the company and then to agree the Budget and Implementation Plan for the 2014-2015 Period.

Thank you for your ongoing support and we look forward to speaking with you very soon in preparation for this auspicious event.

Over the past month we experienced slightly bad weather, but managed to keep our cleansing up to speed.   We did come across a few blocked drains and especially the one in Range Road that created a little bit of flooding, but the BCID team made sure it was cleaned immediately.  Our streets are still being cleansed on a daily basis by our committed team of staff who are directed by the BCID management and in addition to this we try our best to keep the grass verges as neat as possible.

After a long battle with the City of Cape Town they finally decided to clear all the port Jackson trees alongside Wimbledon road on the Happy Valley side.  I am sure that pedestrians will find it much safer now and the area is looking cleaner and less dangerous already.   We requested this area to be cleared, as criminals were hiding in the bushes to mug pedestrians en route to work.

We have continued to cleanse every street within the Blackheath footprint at least once during every calendar month whilst paying attention to verge clearing, verge upgrades, the clearing of canals, storm water drains and waterways and mowing verges throughout the area.

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After

During the month we have made it a priority to repair and replace bollards.  In Nebula Crescent most of the bollards had been damaged and displaced.   To this point all the bollards that we fixed are still standing and we trust that it will stay that way.   Please remember that these bollards have been placed to protect the valuable infrastructure in the form of storm-water inlets and kerbstones and other infrastructure.

Notice of Annual General Meeting

The Blackheath City Improvement District NPC will be hosting its Annual General Meeting and all stakeholders are invited to a review of the year’s activities.

Date:                02 October 2013

Time:               13:00

Venue:  Peninsula Beverage, School Street, Blackheath

Resolutions presented at the AGM can only be voted on by bona fide members of the Blackheath City Improvement District. This membership is available free of charge to all owners of industrial property within the SRA footprint, but they must be registered before 2 September 2013.

For further information on how to register go to www.bcid.co.za or e-mail bcid@kingsley.co.za or call 021 905 0929.

Click here to Download the Annual Financial Statements for the BCID for year ending 30 June 2013

Click here to Download the Statement of Financial Position for the BCID for year ending 30 June 2013

Click here to download the AGM Agenda

New Development taking place in Artisan Way, Busmark 2000 is developing their new manufacturing plant in Blackheath Industria.

Busmark 2000 is currently the preferred body builder for many of the major Motor Manufacturers in South Africa. Their OEM clients include HINO Trucks SA, ISUZU Trucks SA, Iveco, MAN Truck & Bus / VW, Mercedes Benz SA and more.

Busmark 2000 is committed to providing top quality, price competitive and comprehensive services and products, which are of the highest international safety standards.

They provide African communities with safe, reliable & long lasting quality products at an affordable price.  This will enable them to create the most efficient and cost effective public transport systems with the highest level of passenger safety.

They will ensure that every passenger, who uses a Busmark product, can enjoy the safest trip possible. Through their operations, they provide as many employment opportunities as possible and provide our employees with opportunities for personal comfort and growth. Busmark 2000 is committed to be a stable sound investment vehicle for its shareholders.

Repairs

Over the past month we had several Street lights that were severely damaged, especially the one in front of The Wagon Burner in Buttskop Road.  Bollards are also one of our concerns! We have realised that people don’t understand the purpose of planting bollards, as many have been knocked over by large vehicles.   These measures have been installed to protect our infrastructure from being damaged by heavy vehicles.  The street lights have been and are constantly repaired and we trust that they will remain in good condition.  Please respect our assets, they are expensive and difficult to maintain and replace.  We would like the City to be spending money on new infrastructure within our area rather than on repairing damaged and vandalised infrastructure.

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After

Landscaping on corner of Wimbledon and Buttskop Road

Over these past few weeks our cleansing and greening staff have been really busy upgrading the verge on the corner of Wimbledon and Buttskop Roads.  Many days of hard work were spent getting the whole area cleaned up and level in order to fill certain sections with stone and others with compost. At this point the major work has been completed and we are now busy planting foliage.

Before

Staff showing dedication and not allowing a few drops of rain to get in their way.

Staff showing dedication and not allowing a few drops of rain to get in their way.

Almost Completed

Verge Upgrades

The City of Cape Town is busy addressing infrastructure needs in Blackheath Industria by upgrading of sidewalks.  The Blackheath CID have prioritised this in our annual applications to Capital Budgets and the Integrated Development Plan for the City of Cape Town.  At this stage the implementation of the side walk alongside Wimbledon road is in its final stage and should be completed shortly.  With the new financial year and BCID budget the Blackheath CID is also looking at the upgrade of various verges at other intersections in our area.  More news to follow on this at a later stage though!

Sidewalk on corner of Wimbledon and School Road almost completed

VODACOM SIGNAL

Ms Kathryn Adshade from the Pallet Supply Company contacted us with concerns about the poor cell phone signal at their premises in Wimbledon Road.  She reports that on contacting the Vodacom help desk on 082 110, they were quick to respond and did an inspection at the premises.  A weak signal was proved and Vodacom offered to install a type of signal boosting device at the premises, although they were clear to report that only one such device may be installed per premises.

If you are experiencing similar difficulties with your Vodacom signal, you may want to follow a similar route.  Kathryn is also happy to assist with a survey and we will therefore initiate this later in the month.  Her contact details will be included at this time.