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Interventions are underway as well as technological and innovative options that are being explored already.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, she said it is important to note that an overhead to underground blanket roll-out project may not be immediately feasible at this stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt is being rolled out across the metro where possible. The City continues to investigate all feasible options.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Van Reenen said the City is looking into additional means to help protect infrastructure and to curb vandalism and theft of power infrastructure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSome innovative and technological interventions being investigated require confidentiality,\u201d she said, \u201cas we would like to limit information going to the criminal syndicates and perpetrators.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Van Reenen concluded by referencing the City\u2019s broad-based interventions to curb vandalising of electricity infrastructure, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Private security patrols<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dedicated law enforcement unit for energy <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alternative lighting solutions for un-electrifiable communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capacitating neighbourhood watch groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hi-Tech solutions under investigation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opening satellite equipment stores for faster 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