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George Municipality expands Safer City Initiative with new high mast lighting in George

In the photo above switching on the high mast light in George Industria are from left Stiaan Adams from Clickscales Maughan-Brown Consulting Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, Mayor Jackie von Brandis, Cllr Donovan Gultig, MMC for Electrotechnical Services, Cllr Brendon Adams, Ward Councillor for Ward 17 and MMC for Community Safety, Johan Stander from MDL Engineering, Edward Nqumse from Electrotechnical Services and Thomas Scheepers from Electrotechnical Services.

As part of the ongoing Safer City Initiative, Mayor Jackie von Brandis officially launched the installation of two high mast lights in Geoge Industria as part of Ward 17 and one in Rosedale.  The initiative, spearheaded by the municipality’s Electrotechnical Directorate, aims to enhance security and reduce crime in key areas.

Mayor Jackie von Brandis said, “These high mast lights serve as a crucial crime deterrent, improving visibility and allowing for better monitoring of cable theft and vandalism.”

“With an effective lighting radius of approximately 50 to 60 meters, they significantly enhance community safety and security.”

Funded through the George Municipality’s capital budget for the 2024/2025 financial year, the installations address longstanding concerns from residents regarding vandalised streetlights and cable theft. The new lighting system not only improves safety but also reduces ongoing maintenance costs.

Cllr Donovan Gultig, MMC for Electrotechnical Services, highlighted that two high mast lights were switched on in George Industria and Rosedale, forming part of the 21 installations completed in the past financial year. “George now has a total of 54 high mast lights, with an additional two in Uniondale. This project represents an investment of over R10 million,” he stated.

The project was carried out with expertise from Clickscales Maughan-Brown Consulting Mechanical and Electrical Engineers (consulting engineers) and MDL Engineering (contractor).