The Maytime SRA Initiative

This community-led initiative began in 2009 when local residential and business property owners banded together to form a Not for Profit Company, Maytime Community Association. This body then lobbied for and facilitated the establishment of the Maytime SRA on 1 July 2011 – as voted for by 70% of property owners in the Maytime SRA footprint (66% support is required).

The Maytime SRA’s primary objective is to facilitate a security initiative to enhance the quality of life for people living and working within the Maytime SRA footprint. The Maytime SRA also monitors and deals with environmental issues such as litter collection, maintenance of common areas and eradication of alien invasive plants and also carries out community-building and social responsibility functions.

As an added benefit, special rating areas are known to increase property values within their footprint as they are clean and secure.

The Maytime SRA provides the following:

3 AROs (armed response officers), who rotate shifts, in a dedicated vehicle that patrols the area 24/7.
9 Security Guards (on rotating shifts) at 3 entrance points to the Maytime SRA 24/7.
A radio network, linking the entire security team thus achieving a co-ordinated response.
A full-time Precinct Manager overseeing the preferred security company through weekly team and monthly management meetings, measuring performance using strict protocols and a tough Service Level Agreement.
A full-time Office Administrator who manages all the admin, communication with residents, the website and social media.
98 Cameras, including 7 ANPR (License Plate recognition) cameras, feeding into a CCTV camera room and monitored 24/7.
A Groundsman who works 5 days a week, carrying out supplementary collection of litter and “cleaning and greening”, providing supplementary cutting of entrances to the Maytime SRA.
Maintenance of a structured database and communication system to all members.
Free use of the Maytime SRA app for all residents.
A Domestic Workers’ Social Day annually, where we brief locally employed staff on security and environmental issues. Local pharmacy, Thrive, provides a health presentation and offers free blood pressure and blood sugar tests.
An annual Fun Run which builds community spirit and provides an opportunity for residents to mingle with their neighbours.