Upper Crosby Project Update
The access-control project has received interim approval from the City of Johannesburg for Ref 498. Public notice and advertising are now in progress, and resident funding support is still needed to move toward final approval and implementation.
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R600 060 still needed to reach the project target.
Enhanced Security
Interim approval received
The City of Johannesburg issued an interim decision for Ref 498 on 17 April 2026. The project has passed an important stage, subject to conditions and public advertising, with final approval and implementation still ahead.
- Current stage.
- Planning and resident support are complete, interim approval has been received, and Government Gazette, newspaper and site notice advertising are in progress.
- Resident access.
- No fee may be charged for access to the restricted area. Emergency and service access must be allowed, pedestrian access must be accommodated, and all signage remains subject to approval.
- Community funded.
- Funding is still required for advertising and compliance costs, boom, gate and pedestrian access infrastructure, signage, notices and implementation preparation.
- 24-hour automated boom: Magalies Street near High Street
- 24-hour automated boom: California Street near Jamestown Avenue
- Limited-hour gate: Foyle Avenue near Ingelby Street, open weekdays 06:00-18:00
- Limited-hour gate: Inver Avenue near Ingelby Street, open weekdays 06:00-18:00
- Locked/controlled point: Ashanti Street near Jamestown Avenue
- Locked/controlled point: Jamestown Avenue near California Street
- Locked/controlled point: Headford Avenue West near Ingelby Street
Ubuntu. Working Together.
At the heart of our community is the spirit of Ubuntu – the belief that we are stronger when we come together. Through collaboration and shared responsibility, we aim to create a neighborhood where every voice is valued, and every individual plays a role in shaping a safer, more unified environment. Together, we can achieve more.