…features 314 new utility poles, 20 fire hydrants

Some 314 utility poles and 20 fire hydrants are set to be replaced and installed respectively in Kaneville as part of the Government’s Model Village Initiative, Minister within the Housing Ministry Vanessa Benn announced during a community consultation session on Tuesday. Benn said the Government is moving to transform Kaneville into a model village through a comprehensive development initiative aimed at improving infrastructure, safety and the overall appearance of the community. As such a Model Village Blueprint for Kaneville was presented to residents. Speaking during the engagement session, Benn said the initiative has been guided by assessments, previous community consultations and ongoing engagement with residents as the design of the project continues to take shape.

She outlined three main priorities for Kaneville’s transformation which are creating an environment that enables safe movement for residents and persons travelling through the village, improving drainage systems and enhancing the community’s aesthetic appeal through measures such as tree planting, street signage and other beautification efforts. An aerial view of Kaneville was presented during the engagement to give residents and stakeholders a clearer understanding of the area targeted for the transformation project. The shaded section highlighted during the presentation represents the specific area assessed by the project team over the past few weeks. Based on the assessment, the area covers approximately 219 acres and includes 18 roads extending east, west, north and south, with a combined road length of about 7,600 metres. The assessment also identified more than 500 households, eight businesses and shops, one Government office and five places of worship within the area. About 800 metres of concrete drains currently exist within the community. The information provided a snapshot of the existing infrastructure and layout of Kaneville as part of the Government’s plans to transform the community into a model village. Guiding residents through visuals of the area, Benn explained that the assessment also examined the condition and placement of utility poles and lantern posts throughout the community.