The financial services group partners with the JRA and Sandton Central Management District to keep key intersections running when load-shedding hits
Investec powers Grayston Drive and Rivonia Road, and Grayston Drive and West Road South during load-shedding. Picture: SUPPLIED
Founded by property owners, the Sandton Central Management District manages the public space bound by Sandton Drive, Katherine Street into Wierda Road East and West, West Street, along Rivonia Road and including Grayston Drive. According to the JRA, powering traffic lights at intersections requires 300W-500W of power — equivalent to powering a laptop.
“Our monthly diesel spend is about R2m, and the challenge is that our electricity bill is not reducing,” said Spencer. The city continues to invest in technology and find innovative ways to improve efficiencies, said Sipho Nhlapo, acting HOD for mobility and freight at the JRA. Member of the mayoral committee in the City of Joburg, councillor Kenny Kunene, said the government cannot achieve much on its own, hence partnerships with the private sector are critical to good governance.
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