Welcome to the Woodstock Improvement District http://www.wid.co.za Woodstock Improvement District provides top-up cleaning and security services to one of Cape Town’s oldest residential and business nodes. If you live or work in Woodstock you can register suggestions and complaints online through the website. daily 1 2010-09-05T12:46:58Z NOTIFICATION OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS IN RESPECT OF NON-MOTORISED TRANSPORT (NMT) http://www.wid.co.za/notification-of-public-participation-process-in-respect-of-non-motorised-transport-nmt-upgrades-to-albert-road-woodstock-cape-town UPGRADES TO ALBERT ROAD, WOODSTOCK, CAPE TOWN Dear Potential Interested /Affected Party

 

The City of Cape Town’s Department of Transport, Roads and Stormwater is implementing a number of transport projects aimed at promoting non-motorised transport (NMT) and the use of public transport within the city.  As part of this integrated city-wide venture, the City of Cape Town is proposing a number of upgrades to the NMT in Woodstock and Salt River which will link up with similar existing and planned facilities.

 

The project will entail the installation of new, as well as the upgrade of existing NMT facilities, such as bicycle lanes, traffic signalisation for the blind, pedestrian focus areas and hard and soft landscaping. It will extend approximately 2 km from Albert Road in Woodstock, along Malta Road in Salt River and will terminate at the intersection of Liesbeek Parkway and Station Road.  Please refer to the attached locality plan.  A Background Information Document containing detailed information on the preliminary design of the upgrades will be available in due course.

 

Vela VKE Consulting Engineers have been appointed by the City of Cape Town to design the NMT upgrades and to supervise the contractor during construction. Construction is expected to commence in the first quarter of 2012, and is anticipated to last for a 6-8 month period.

 

The City of Cape Town have called for a Public Information Process to be initiated with a view to inform the public of the project, gain public input into the final design of the upgrades, as well as minimise the impact on the public during the construction phase.  Chand Environmental Consultants have subsequently been appointed as the public information facilitators.

 

Should you wish to review the proposed design with a view to providing comment, and/or want to be informed of the progress of the construction phase and be assisted with any construction related issues or concerns that you may have, kindly register on the Interested and Affected Party (I&AP) database for this project.

 

Should you or your organisation have any queries in this regard, or wish to register as an I&AP, please contact Zulfaa Booley or Kim Diedericks of Chand Environmental Consultants at PO Box 238, Plumstead, 7801; Fax: 021-762 3240; Tel: 021-762 3050 or Email: info@chand.co.za or kim@chand.co.za by 12 April 2012.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

]]> No publisher Sally-Ann Bishop 2012-03-23T06:50:00Z News Item EMCE Coaching Assessment Center http://www.wid.co.za/emce-coaching-assessment-center The Official opening of the EMCE Coaching Assessment Center was on 1st March, the turn out was great and we look forward to assisting.OBS Center

For more information contact Melanie Brand  on 021 6962413/ 0713801411

]]> No publisher Sally-Ann Bishop 2012-03-06T14:09:07Z News Item WID Security Saves the Day" http://www.wid.co.za/wid-security-saves-the-day Lady Robbed of her Cell-Phone on Victoria Road A lady by the name of Bukiwe from Houtbay was glad to get her phone back within 15minutes with the help of the WID Security Officers and Law enforcement Officers. The WID Security is urging all public members to be vigilant as there has been an increase of Robbery in the area from the begining of the year.

Picture Below: Bukiwe recieves her cell-phone from Officer Klip

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]]> No publisher Sally-Ann Bishop 2012-02-23T13:40:00Z News Item SAVE THE DATE FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY FORUM http://www.wid.co.za/save-the-date-for-energy-efficiency-forum  

Dear Members

9th Energy Efficiency Forum Meeting: Thursday 1st March 2012 at Old Mutual

We are delighted to announce that the date of the next EE Forum Meeting has been set for Thursday 1st March 2012.  The venue of the meeting will be the Old Mutual head office in Pinelands.  This meeting will focus on:

  • Accessing the Eskom EE offerings, including case studies on using the Eskom EE offerings, and small group discussions with Eskom and other experts on your particular building issues and which Eskom EE offering will best suit you.
  • What do the amendments to the National Building Regulations [Part XA] mean for you?
  • A brief intro to the coming electricity tariff increases (City of Cape Town)

 

The invitation with a detailed programme and directions to the venue will follow soon.  To register  for the event and for more information visit The EE Forum website – www.capetown.gov.za/energyforum

[The website provides information on previous meetings and market place events, including presentations and summaries of the last Market Place held on 10th November 2011]

We look forward to seeing you on the 1st March 2012.


Yours in Energy Efficiency


The Energy Efficiency Forum Team
(For any queries, you can contact: Saul Roux at saul.roux@capetown.gov.za 021-487 2348 or Sarah Ward at sarah.ward@capetown.gov.za)

]]> No publisher Sally-Ann Bishop 2012-02-10T07:40:37Z News Item The WID celebratesYear End Party http://www.wid.co.za/the-wid-celebrates-a-year-end-party-at-amadodas-woodstock On 8 December 2011, the Woodstock Improvement District rounded off the year with a staff party.  This function was held at Amadoda, Strand Street, Woodstock where all employees were treated to a meal and drink by the Amadoda's team.  Members of the cleansing team, security staff, Law Enforcement and management team were all present to enjoy the festivities.   The Woodstock Improvement District wishes to express a special word of thanks to it's member, Mr A.Potgieter (owner of Amadoda) for sponsoring the event.

]]> No publisher Sally-Ann Bishop 2012-02-01T08:55:00Z News Item Annual General Meeting http://www.wid.co.za/annual-general-meeting The WID's Annual General Meeting was held on the 24th Novemeber 2011 at the Clicks Head office.

Mr Elad Kirshenbaum presented his Chairpersons report in which he covered topics including Social Development, Cleansing, Maintenance and Security within the District.  This was followed by the presenting of the Financial Report which was conducted by Mr Mike Vietri.  These Financials were approved by the meeting.

Mr Vietri went on to discuss the the re-appointment of the Auditors and the Renewal of the WID term, both motions being approved by the meeting.

Mr Kirshenbaum invited nominations for the positions of Directors of the W.I.D.  The Board remained as before with the addition of one newly appointed member of the Board: Mr Andre Potgieter

Mr Kirshenbaum opened the meeting up for any questions or comments, Andre and Teun applauded the efforts of the W.I.D. Sharon and Elad agreed to place more focus on Social Development with the W.I.D.

The AGM was brought to a close with a vote of thanks from Mr Kirshenbaum to Wally and Clicks

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]]> No publisher Sally-Ann Bishop 2012-02-01T08:25:00Z News Item WID Security during the Festive http://www.wid.co.za/wid-security-during-the-festive A number of problems were reported to the WID Security and each issue was dealt with promptly. Security staff assisted SAPS and Ambulance Services in matters such as accidents, arrests of fighting in public,  use of dangerous weapons, possession of drugs and issued warnings for urinating in public to illegal dumping.

Theft. breaking and entering were reported and three suspects were arrested. One was arrested for the theft of council property where a fence was stolen at Trafalgar Park and two were arrested for breaking and entering at Lifestyle where a window was broken and a plasma TV was stolen.

It was due to the alertness of Cyclops personnel who monitored the CCTV cameras in Woodstock and the swift response of the WID Security Patrol Unit that made several arrests possible.

]]> No publisher Sally-Ann Bishop 2012-02-01T08:25:00Z News Item Homeless Mother Re-united with Family" http://www.wid.co.za/homeless-mother-re-united-with-family W.I.D Outreach Worker gives assistance Archala (28), recently gave birth to a baby girl.  Prior to the birth she was living on the streets and frequented shelters for food on a daily basis. The WID received a request for assistance from the ACVV Social Worker.  It was decided that the WID Outreach Worker would take over from the ACVV and start their assessment of the case and planning immediately. Archala made it very clear that she didn’t want to stay in Cape Town and that she wanted to go back home to Prieska as soon as possible.  Funding was arranged to re-unite Archala with her family.  After making contact with her family and ensuring that she would be welcomed home, the WID secured a bus ticket for Archala and her baby along with some meals, snacks, nappies and extra clothing for the trip.  On the 15 December 2011, Archala and her baby boarded their bus and left for Prieska,  17 December 2011, contact was made with her family to ensure the safe arrival of both her and her baby.

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]]> No publisher Sally-Ann Bishop 2012-02-01T08:25:00Z News Item Energy Efficiency Forum for Commercial Buildings http://www.wid.co.za/news/2018green-leasing2019-focus-of-next-energy-efficiency-forum-for-commercial-buildings-in-cape-town-1st-august-2011 Green Leasing focus of next Energy Efficiency Forum for Commercial Buildings in Cape Town - 1st August 2011 As electricity tariffs rise and power supply is under pressure, the next Energy Efficiency Forum for Commercial Buildings will be held on 1st August 2011. It includes a special session on making ‘Green Leasing’ work in tenanted buildings, as well as practical case studies and updates on financing options, policy issues, training events and other initiatives to promote energy efficiency. Owners and managers of commercial buildings are encouraged to attend. For more information and to register, go to www.capetown.gov.za/EnergyForum or contact Saul Roux from the City of Cape Town at saul.roux@capetown.gov.za or (021) 487-2348.

]]> No publisher Sally-Ann Bishop 2011-07-21T08:25:00Z News Item The WID giving assistance with a Vehicle Incident http://www.wid.co.za/the-wid-giving-assistance-with-a-vehicle-incident Accidents do Happen John Julies the Operations Manager from the WID, says that he was alerted to a car accident which occured on the 17 June 2011 according to John he was busy compiling his stat reports when he suddenly heard a loud bang down the road. He immediately ran out to investigate and on arriving to the scene of the accident, there was a motorbike lying in the middle of Victoria Main road. The rider seemed unable to move, John then informed the WID controller who immediately called the WID security and Law enforcement officers who attended to the scene. The Police and Ambulance were called out immediately to assist and fortunately there were no fatalaties and a big THANK YOU goes out to the Woodstock SAPS for their prompt response

]]> No publisher Sally-Ann Bishop 2011-07-19T10:10:00Z News Item HOMELESSNESS & REINTERGRATION http://www.wid.co.za/news/homelessness-reintergration Giving Special Care to our Homeless Recently The W.I.D Fieldworker was interviewed by the Cape Times with regards to the Homeless & Reintergration problem that they are having in the area.

 

To read more http://www.iol.co.za/search-results-page?action=search&submitted=true&freeTextQuery=Homeless+reintergrated&channel=&Submit=Search

]]> No publisher Sally-Ann Bishop 2011-07-19T10:10:00Z News Item The W.I.D's Lane Clean Up Operation http://www.wid.co.za/news/w.i.d-clean-up The WID's cleaning crew shows what can be accomplished with just a little Elbow Grease Although the residents are responsible for the cleaning of the closed  off lanes,The Lanes are also cleaned on request by the WID cleansing team.  Recently the lanes of Cavendish Street, Wright Street and Church street were done!!

 

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]]> No publisher Sally-Ann Bishop 2011-07-19T10:10:00Z News Item The Upgrading of the Trafalgar Park Monument http://www.wid.co.za/news/the-upgrading-of-the-trafalgar-park-monument Looking after our Heritage We have experienced enormous problems in the Monument which is situated in Trafalgar park, namely prostitution, drug abuse etc and therefore we saw the need to close it off completely with the help of Mr Valentino Jeftha from Parks & Forests at council.

BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES OF THE MONUMENT

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]]> No publisher Sally-Ann Bishop 2011-07-19T10:10:00Z News Item Michelle Obama Visits Woodstock http://www.wid.co.za/news/michelle-obama-visits-woodstock First Lady has Lunch in Woodstock Woodstock used to be a forgotten zone between two highways heading out of town, and for years there was good reason to drive by. Once a thriving business district, and for a while a proud apartheid-era rebel where races defiantly mixed, it fell into economic decline by the 1990s. The factories folded and the area swarmed with muggers and junkies.


Read more: http://www.time.com/time/travel/article/0,31542,2078023,00.html#ixzz1RJNeSyLK
]]> No publisher Sally-Ann Bishop 2011-07-19T10:10:00Z News Item Fencing Upgraded http://www.wid.co.za/news/fencing Getting things done!! Fencing that has been fixed / erected in Woodstock area belongs to Metrorail & Intersite such as the 4 x fences in Tide Street and the one recently erected in Grey Street. The assistance of these two entities (Metrorail & Intersite) have been phenomenal and  they must receive commendation for their efforts in completing these huge & expensive tasks. This fencing has been fixed many times for the past two years, but that did not stop the culprits from breaking it, again and again. The WID just had to ask Metrorail to erect a stronger type of fencing, because these open areas in the fence which were utilised as a thoroughfare for perpetrators / thieves who could easily without being noticed, walk over the train lines towards Irvin & Johnson in order  to break in.  Metrorail realised the urgency of the situation and a beautiful palisade fence was erected in Grey Street three months after the request was made by the WID. All new fencing erected within the boundaries of Woodstock are being monitored by the WID Security and all faults are being reported immediately. Each of the complaints forwarded are accompanied by BEFORE & AFTER pictures.

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