Walvis Bay Bids Farewell to its Traffic Chief

After nearly 40 years in the traffic fraternity, including 15 years as the Walvis Bay Municipal Traffic Chief, Eben Platt is retiring. Platt started his career in Provincial Traffic under the Department of Transport, transitioned to the NamPol traffic police, and then to City Police, where he served for seventeen-and-a-half years. He began his career as the Chief Traffic Officer of the Walvis Bay Municipality on March 1, 2009. “My time at this municipality has been truly wonderful. I started in 2009, and now it&#039;s time for me to leave the department and the municipality. Yes, there have been many challenges, but I believe we can still achieve much.”Platt said that over time it is clear to see that the harbour town has grown. “Whether it is the population or the number of vehicles, particularly heavy vehicles, trucks, taxis, and others. As more people move into Walvis Bay, the infrastructure struggles to keep up. You can see many heavy vehicles coming to and from Walvis Bay, and many of these trucks are overloaded.“The overloading of these trucks causes significant damage to our road infrastructure. Many people complain about the road conditions in Walvis Bay, but it&#039;s simply a consequence of the growing business and harbour activities in this town. To my colleagues, I urge you to be strong and support the leadership of the Walvis Bay municipality. We must work together and do our best.” Platt emphasized that it is imperative that all stakeholders work together. “We also need to collaborate with other law enforcement officials, such as those in NamPol and the Roads Authority, to protect our community as crime continues to rise.”“To my colleagues, teamwork is crucial. By working together, you can achieve success. Remember, other law enforcement officials, including the Namibian Police, NamPol Traffic, and the Roads Authority, are also traffic officials. Although our resources are limited, working together will allow us to make a significant impact. This is why I emphasize the importance of unity among my colleagues. By sticking together and working as a team, you can effect change and reduce the accident rate in our town, particularly related to heavy vehicle overloading.”The now-retired Chief emphasized that teamwork is essential. “I have a message for all road users: we have many areas, such as the road between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, where conditions are challenging. Often, the road is misty, and there are areas where overtaking is not permitted. However, some people still overtake in dangerous spots and fail to stop at stop signs or red traffic signals in town. I urge everyone to obey all traffic rules and regulations to stay safe. Don&#039;t use your cell phone while driving, buckle up, and adhere to the speed limits.” He expressed his gratitude towards the Walvis Bay community for their support over the years. “Without you, our achievements would not have been possible. And to my colleagues, thank you for always being there for me. Together, we made significant changes, supported each other, and promptly completed our tasks.”

Walvis Bay Bids Farewell to its Traffic Chief

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