JRA And SCMD Partnership Lights Up Sandton Central During Loadshedding

Sandton Central has pushed forward in bringing private sector onboard to help the lights stay on in South Africa’s economic hub.

As greater Sandton remains affected by fluctuating loadshedding stages, private sector has stepped up once more.
Having started at a single intersection in Sandton Central a few months ago, the secondary power initiative has now spread further across the area.
Most intersections in Sandton Central are now equipped with secondary power solutions.
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Partnering with Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA), Sandton Central Management District (SCMD) has illuminated more streets, addressing the devastating blow to businesses and residents brought about by loadshedding. Having reached a significant milestone with over 90% of Sandton Central’s traffic light intersections remaining functional during power outages, the project see’s private sector stepping in to keep city traffic flowing.

This initiative, born out of the necessity to mitigate the impact of loadshedding on the economy and daily life, has rapidly evolved into a beacon of progress. In just 6 months, businesses within the Sandton Central precinct have embraced the cause, powering 29 out of 32 traffic intersections with backup systems, showcasing an impressive 90.5% functionality during loadshedding bouts.

Key players in the corporate landscape, including Investec, Nedbank, Growthpoint, and Sasol, have thrown their weight behind this initiative, emphasizing the widespread support garnered for this transformative project. The list of participants has grown to encompass a broad spectrum of Sandton Central stakeholders, with names like Redefine Properties, Discovery Limited, Old Mutual, Liberty Two Degrees, Pareto, Zenprop Property Holdings, RMB, Momentum, Southern Sun, Blue Label, The Cavaleros Group, Bowmans, Santam, Davinci Hotel and Suites, and Netcare contributing to the success of this endeavour.

This initiative has not only improved traffic flow but is a major enhancement for the entirety of Sandton Central, making it a more accessible and dynamic business hub.

// District Improvement Manager of Sandton Central Management District (SCMD), Elaine Jack

She expressed gratitude to the companies that have actively participated, acknowledging their crucial role in making Sandton Central a safer and more pleasant environment for businesses and commuters.

Further extensions of independent power systems to major lead-in routes to Sandton Central are expected in future.

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