{"id":20514,"date":"2026-04-24T09:33:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T07:33:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ballitouip.co.za\/site\/?p=20514"},"modified":"2026-04-29T09:46:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T07:46:37","slug":"4-key-municipal-upgrades-in-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ballitouip.co.za\/site\/4-key-municipal-upgrades-in-april\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Key Municipal Upgrades in April"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>April was a strong month for upgrades in Ballito, with KwaDukuza Municipality (KDM) delivering a series of maintenance interventions to enhance the area&#8217;s appearance, safety and functionality.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Key Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Large-scale grass cutting<\/strong> completed across the precinct, improving overall cleanliness and visibility<\/li>\n<li><strong>Traffic line repainting<\/strong>, enhancing road safety and traffic flow<\/li>\n<li><strong>Streetlight repairs<\/strong>, improving visibility and safety in key areas<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plank repairs along the Ballito Promenade<\/strong>, supporting safer access<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>From refreshed road markings to improved lighting and promenade maintenance, each intervention contributes to a better everyday experience in the precinct. The Ballito UIP extends its thanks to KDM for their responsiveness and commitment to service delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"April was a strong month for upgrades in Ballito, with KwaDukuza Municipality (KDM) delivering a series of maintenance interventions to enhance the area&#8217;s appearance, safety and functionality. 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