In the Upper Trovato area, we prioritize public safety through comprehensive measures. Over 60 cameras are strategically placed along our western and southwestern boundaries on Trovato Link Road, as well as within the residential area itself. 

Notably, a camera equipped with number plate recognition is positioned at the entry point to our community on Stuartfield Avenue, near the intersection of Hershel Walk. These cameras play a vital role in crime prevention and detection, aiding in the identification and apprehension of offenders. 

Additionally, the guard house situated on Stuartfield Avenue near the intersection of Hershel Walk serves as a refuge area for anyone who feels unsafe while walking on Hershel Walk. The presence of this security guard at the access to our area allows informal monitoring of persons accessing the area.

Through active involvement in the Wynberg Community Policing Forum and participation in the police's Community in Blue initiative, our association remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents.

Our community actively engages in the maintenance and cleaning of public spaces within the Trovato vicinity. For the past eight years, dedicated efforts have been directed towards Trovato Link Park and Chestnut Green, involving tasks such as vegetation trimming and park cleaning on a monthly basis. 

Additionally, members of our community contribute to the Friends of Wynberg Park committee, undertaking initiatives to enhance safety and aesthetics within Wynberg Park for the broader Cape Town community.

A core aspect of our community's ethos is environmental stewardship and development. Over the past six years, we have undertaken the planting of approximately 1000 square meters of indigenous gardens, primarily along Herschel Walk between Trovato Link and Torquay Avenue. 

Supported by the City of Cape Town, who generously donated indigenous plants, these efforts have not only beautified the area but also inspired other homeowners to maintain their verges, fostering a greener and more aesthetically pleasing environment.

The social and economic development benefits to the Cape Town community, though challenging to quantify, are substantial. This includes the intangible yet significant peace of mind provided to residents through enhanced security measures.

Direct financial gains have been realized by various groups, including security personnel, individuals responsible for monitoring surveillance cameras, contractors tasked with servicing and maintaining security equipment, and the gardening and debris removal services dedicated to beautifying the sidewalks.

Over the course of at least eight years, our community has diligently developed these initiatives. Should the CID be approved, it is anticipated that these efforts will not only continue but also expand in the future, further enriching our community's social and economic fabric.