Our Safety Initiatives
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Late Summer Readiness – Fire Safety, Water Use and Heat Awareness
Late summer in Cape Town brings hot temperatures, strong winds and dry conditions. These months place increased pressure on our environment, infrastructure and communities. This year, fire season remains at its peak, the City has urged reduced water consumption due to low dam levels and below-average rainfall predictions, and heatwave warnings have also been issued.…
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ECID 2025 Year-End Review & Festive Season Safety Tips
As the year draws to a close, ECID looks back on twelve months of sustained progress in keeping Epping cleaner, safer and more resilient. From public safety patrols to urban cleaning and rapid response to service requests, our team has remained focused on delivering the services that help businesses operate with confidence. This year’s statistics,…
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Staying Safe and Warm This Winter: How We Prepare and Support Our Communities
As temperatures drop and the rains return, winter in Cape Town brings with it both seasonal challenges and the opportunity for communities to come together. For residents and businesses, preparation is key to ensuring safety and continuity. At the same time, the City of Cape Town is stepping up support for our most vulnerable residents…
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Road safety 101: Stay Egg-xtra safe on the roads this Easter
As we approach the Easter weekend many families are looking forward to much needed time spent bonding over Easter egg hunts and delicious lunches. However, as we all travel to our destinations, the days leading up to Easter weekend see many more motorists driving further in the first rains of our wet season. As we…
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Request For Proposal (RFP) Notice: CCTV Project
Request for Proposals: CCTV Project – Installation Of Additional CCTV Cameras and Wifi Network Upgrades Epping City Improvement District (ECID) invites prospective Service Providers to express their interest in the CCTV Project – Installation of Additional CCTV Cameras and WiFi Network upgrades: Interested Service Providers may apply to this notice by emailing ecid@ecid.org.za no later…
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Summer Safety & Security & Risk Management from ECID
Welcome to 2025: Strengthening Our City Improvement Districts As we settle into 2025, we reaffirm our commitment to maintaining safe, clean and thriving business districts through the dedicated work of our City Improvement District (CID). As a CID, our mandate focuses on improving public spaces through cleansing, infrastructure maintenance and environmental initiatives, supporting local businesses…
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ECID 2024 Roundup & Safety Tips for the Festive Season
As 2024 draws to a close, the Epping City Improvement District celebrates a year of notable achievements in making our area a cleaner, safer and more vibrant community. And, we share our festive season safety tips for businesses and all those going on holiday this season. Urban Cleaning Success This year, our urban cleaning and…
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Call for Proposals
The Board of the Epping City Improvement District NPC (ECID) invites suitably qualified service provider companies with existing City Improvement District experience to submit a proposal for the rendering of the following service: CCTV Network Maintenance Service Once the Board has evaluated all the proposals, a decision will be made on the successful service provider.…
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Q1 Review, Winter Preparation & Wheelie Bin Safety
As we move into the cooler months, we’re looking back and highlighting the efforts made during Q1 to keep the Epping City Improvement District a safe and clean place to live, work and visit. At this time, we also start preparing for winter with all the necessary maintenance to public space, and we ask you to…
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Are You Ready to Go with the Cape Town Winter Flow? Essential Tips for a Smooth Season + Loadshedding Updates from the City
As the chilly and wet winter season approaches, it’s time to prepare ourselves for the unique challenges and delights that it brings. From the brisk air to the rain-soaked streets, Cape Town winter demands our attention and readiness. Here, we explore practical tips to help you navigate the winter months with ease. From maintaining your…