#Switchontshwane: City of Tshwane Enhances Public Lighting at the Union Buildings Precinct

By Cllr Frans Boshielo
MMC for Utility Services

The MMC for Utilities, Cllr Frans Boshielo, is pleased to announce the successful
completion of a public lighting improvement project at the Union Buildings Precinct, a
National Key Point and one of South Africa’s most important national heritage and government sites, located in Region 3, Ward 92.

Through the City’s Energy and Electricity Business Unit, an overhead streetlight
network was constructed and 18 new streetlights were installed and energised along Government Avenue.

In addition, 25 existing streetlights along Madiba, Edmond and Zederberg Streets were refurbished and restored to full operation, significantly improving illumination throughout the precinct.

As the seat of government and a National Key Point that welcomes thousands of
residents, visitors and tourists each year, the Union Buildings Precinct requires
reliable and well-maintained infrastructure.

The enhancement of public lighting in the
area will improve visibility, support public safety and contribute to a safer, more accessible and welcoming public environment.

This project forms part of the City of Tshwane’s ongoing commitment to modernising
and maintaining critical infrastructure that supports economic activity, public safety and service delivery across the capital city.

The project also delivered local economic benefits through the creation of employment opportunities for community members, contributing to skills development and empowerment within the area.

The City of Tshwane remains committed to investing in infrastructure that improves the reliability of municipal services, strengthens public confidence and enhances the quality of life of all residents through the #SwitchOnTshwane service delivery programme.