QUIGNEY ASSOCIATION, BUILDING A WORLD-CLASS BEACHFRONT!
By Satish Nair (Treasurer for the QRPRA) | October 2025
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Collective involvement by ratepayers and residents drives further improvements in Quigney.
The Quigney Residents' and Ratepayers' Association (QRPRA) invites all residents and ratepayers of the beachfront suburb to join the association as more can be accomplished to enhance and upgrade Quigney into a world class smart city.
During an association meeting held at the Kennaway Hotel in September, Satish Nair, Finance and Operation Officer for the association reported that the association has achieved significant progress in a short space of time but much more needed to be done.
"The association aims to cover the entire Quigney community, protecting the dignity of both residents, businesses and students living in the area. We are actively addressing a numerous number of daily concerns, while also working to upgrade the suburb. By joining the QRPRA, you can participate in these initiatives and assist in making Quigney better."
Team O Achievements
Initiatives launched by the QRPRA, include the employment of 14 people using funds generated from donations by businesses and private residents. TEAM O, as they are known, is responsible for community watch (day and night shifts), cleaning of the streets which covers 55% of Quigney.
Hundreds of dangerous weapons have been retrieved from vagrants and possible criminals, and these dwellers directed away from the Quigney suburb. Waste and debris are collected from gutters, inner streets, pavements, and along the beach. Grass is cut and gardens tended to on a daily basis.
QRPRA Committee Members working together for a better Quigney
"Quigney businesses has increased by at least 10 to 15% since the cleanup and safety operations started. Team O works alongside the police and private security. In September, they removed bush dwellers who were living in bushes in the suburb," he commended.
Community Collaboration
The seven employed cleaners also work in collaboration with the municipal cleaning services assisting when recyclers break open black refuse bags left out for collection and leave litter lying about. The team was critical during the recent municipal strike as they were on ground cleaning alone.
QRPRA cleaners assist in removing liquor bottles left in the streets by illegal shebeen owners and illegal drinkers over the weekends. They have also enforced the no public drinking stance all over Quigney.
"If every member of the association can make a monthly contribution of any amount, more people will be employed to serve the people and businesses of Quigney. I urge residents to attend the QRRA meetings announced on our social media pages and experience the wonderful spirit and camaraderie generated by the lively and hard-working committee members and ordinary members of the public."
Get Involved
Join the Quigney Residents' and Ratepayers' Association to make a difference in our community.
Contact: Follow our social media pages for meeting announcements and updates.