ESTABLISHING OF CITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
Towards the end of 2022, the CCBC established the Rosslyn Improvement District (RID) as the first Industrial Improvement District in accordance with the City of Tshwane’s By-law for the establishment of an Intermunicipal Service District (IMSD) - sections 85 and 86 of the Municipal Systems Act, 2000.
About Rosslyn Improvement District
The focus of the RID is on the development of Rosslyn in becoming a World-class Industrial Hub by addressing the following Key areas:
• Safety & Security
• Environmental and Beautification
• Technical Infrastructure and Roads
• Community Engagement and Development
• Business Growth and Development.
Official Authorization was also obtained from the City Manager’s Office to allow the RID to work on City’s Infrastructure and to assist with repairs of water leaks, potholes, etc..
At the request of CCBSA (Coca Cola Beverages South Africa), the CCBC established the West Improvement District (WID) within the Pretoria West Industrial Area – which became officially operational 4th February 2025.
Website Link: https://rosslynid.co.za/
About West Improvement District
The Pretoria West Industrial Area is looked upon as a critically important Industrial Area as it hosts some of the large Manufacturing Companies in the Capital City, e.g.: Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBCSA); Heunis Rainwater Goods, PPC Cement and Kare Sheet Metal Products, etc..
More than 150 businesses operate from Pretoria West Industrial, creating thousands of employment opportunities within the City of Tshwane.
The Capital City Business Chamber (CCBC) therefore, took the initiative to establish a City Improvement District (CID) for the West Industrial Area, i.e.: the West Improvement District (WID). A City Improvement District (CID) is also known as an Internal Municipal Service District – IMSD.
An IMSD/CID, is a geographic area in which a majority of property- or businesses owners have come together and agree to provide an extra level of public service in the area through an additional contribution towards key services required. CID’s are Community/Business driven initiatives where the private sector takes the lead in supporting the Municipality in revitalizing specific demarcated areas. These additional services could include beautification and grass-cutting, fixing of potholes, fixing of water leaks, upgrading of electrical infrastructure, security services, business networking sessions, etcetera. The establishment of CID’s are acknowledged as one of the key mechanisms for revitalizing specific economic nodes within cities.
The first step towards the establishment of the West Improvement District (WID), required the establishment of a Community Upliftment Precinct (CUP) – a legal entity which enables business within a demarcated area to work together with the Municipality to change the image of the area. The WID CUP has been officially approved and signed by the City Manager of Tshwane on 5th February 2025.
Website Link: https://westid.co.za/
