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Threatened Chronic Water Shortage

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In light of the fact that a severe drought is forecast for the winter period of 2013 and for the next ten years, I am adamant that water conservation be regarded as a major priority. I suggest that systems be put in place to accumulate storm water and that additional water saving procedures be instituted without delay. An incentive to encourage public participation must be established. I received a seasonal outlook including May to the end of July 2013, where there is no rain forecast over a … [Read more...] about Threatened Chronic Water Shortage

Ward 9 News – March and April 2013

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To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 9 councillor, Heinrich Muller’s newsletter below. You may contact Ward 9 using the contact form at the bottom of this report. SNAKES We have been inundated with phone calls w.r.t. snakes in residents' erven. Please contact Vuyokazi on 041 374-2775 or Arnold Slabbert on 082 332 3660 should your come across a snake in your erf and want it removed or just to find out if it is indeed a dangerous one. APPLICATION FOR … [Read more...] about Ward 9 News – March and April 2013

Action Report Ward 5 – 29 April to 5 May 2013

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To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 5 councillor, Jeremy Davis’ newsletter below. You may contact Ward 5 using the contact form at the bottom of this report. 29 April 2013 - Monday It was reported that no street lights are working in Edgar Lane, Richmond Hill. Still waiting for a reference number. A resident in Middle Avenue, North End reported that there is a rat infestation which was reported to Hamilton Mbonda at pest control. 30 April 2013 … [Read more...] about Action Report Ward 5 – 29 April to 5 May 2013

Urgent: IDP meeting Tonight

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Last nights IDP meeting at the Walmer Town Hall was called off after 50 minutes of fruitless debate after angry Walmer township residents voiced their opinions and queried why the meeting was not being held in the township itself. This after numerous requests by both residents and DA councillors to schedule a special meeting within Walmer Township itself, for these residents. They have specific challenges that must be resolved soonest. ANC councillors who were present agreed to schedule … [Read more...] about Urgent: IDP meeting Tonight

Action Report Ward 5 – 15 to 19 April 2013

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To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 5 councillor, Jeremy Davis’ newsletter below. You may contact Ward 5 using the contact form at the bottom of this report. 15/04/2013 – Monday Ronald Shaw received his permanent ID document. (Roland has been dry for 10 months!) Cllr Davis thanked Dr Mitchell for completing the Medical report for Mrs Russeau who is will be moved to Echo frail care in Walmer. Cllr Davis contacted Mr Alon Rathbone who owns the … [Read more...] about Action Report Ward 5 – 15 to 19 April 2013

Thanks to all Ward 1 residents re: Ironman weekend

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I hereby wish to thank all Ward 1 Resident residents for your patience & tolerance of the road closures / restrictions during the Spec-Savers Ironman weekend. As you are aware, we had perfect weather for the large field of entrants, and it was an extremely successful event. The success of the event is also due to the amazing public support given to the athletes along the entire route, and you were part of this success. I know that some residents are more affected than others by the … [Read more...] about Thanks to all Ward 1 residents re: Ironman weekend

Ward 5 Action Report – 8 to 14 April 2013

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To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 5 councillor, Jeremy Davis’s newsletter below. You may contact Ward 5 using the contact form at the bottom of this report. 08/04/2013 - Monday Once again after numerous correspondence since October 2011 an email was sent to Yussuf Gaffore Acting Director Roads and Storm water to have the fencing at Victoria and Wasley Street removed. There was a report of noise disturbance at Legends on the corner of Eastbourne … [Read more...] about Ward 5 Action Report – 8 to 14 April 2013

Ward 6 News March 2013

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To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 9 councillor, Retief Odendaal’s newsletter below. You may contact Ward 6 using the contact form at the bottom of this report. A. WARD 6 IDP SUBMISSIONS FOR 2013/2014 Kindly note our top 5 ward based projects in terms of the IDP: William Moffett rehabilitation and upgrade; Construction of link road between the newly extended Restitution Ave and Glenhurd Drive. Identification of Municipal Waste Disposal (tip) … [Read more...] about Ward 6 News March 2013

Public Participation Meetings CANCELLED

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We have just received the following notification from the Chief Operating Officer: The Public Participation Meetings scheduled from 13 to 20 March 2013 have been postponed until further notice. The IDP/Budget 2011-2012 report as well as the Human Settlements & EPRS By-laws Public Participation meetings for Ward 9 WERE scheduled for Wednesday, 13 March 2013 at the Newton Park Library from 18h00 – 20h00. … [Read more...] about Public Participation Meetings CANCELLED

Ward 9 News February 2013

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To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 9 councillor, Heinrich Muller’s newsletter below. You may contact Ward 9 using the contact form at the bottom of this report. 1. STOLEN MANHOLE COVERS We were asked to alert our communities that a syndicate stealing manhole covers, was operating on a big scale. Should you observe any suspicious activity pertaining to this, please do not hesitate to contact Lt. Eberson on 082 442 2253. Please also report any missing … [Read more...] about Ward 9 News February 2013

Ward 1 Report to the Summerstrand Residents Association

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To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 1 councillor, Stanford Slabbert’s newsletter below. You may contact Ward 9 using the contact form at the bottom of this report. Many thanks to the wonderful Atlas Security team who sponsored the flyers that were distributed over the past weekend. If you did not receive a flyer in your post box, please let us know. Yolande Gerard has resigned as Ward 1 secretary and she leaves the Ward office on 28th March after three … [Read more...] about Ward 1 Report to the Summerstrand Residents Association

Ward 1 IDP plan

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Five priority projects identified for immediate implementation: In line with the fact that Ward 1 projects were excluded from the IDP over the past six years, and the complete lack of service delivery to residents of the peri-urban areas, the Ward 1 committee has identified the following five important projects: 1. Major transport routes need to be upgraded: The major housing developments that are occurring in the Mount Pleasant, Lovemore Heights and Theescombe areas will result in over … [Read more...] about Ward 1 IDP plan

Ward 2 Report – February 2013

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To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 2 councillor, Dean Biddulph’s newsletter below. You may contact Ward 2 using the contact form at the bottom of this report. The unanimous decision taken by council recently to appoint a well qualified, capable candidate with a good track record as the new city manager will hopefully begin to usher in a period of increasing stability. It will hopefully also bring relief to a once well run metro that has been allowed to … [Read more...] about Ward 2 Report – February 2013

Dam levels are slowly reducing

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Please ensure that every care is taken to save and preserve water. Major Storage Dams  supplying the Metro levels as at 18 February 2013: Kouga: 92,2%, 116 029 Ml Churchill: 90,8%, 31 981 Impofu: 95,4%, 100 993 Loerie: 78,6%%, 2 378 Groendal: 97,6%, 11 360 Average overall: 93,3% of total combined capacity - 262 681 Ml. Average daily consumption for February to date - 291 Ml The average dam level is dropping at 1% per week - see this weeks figures for comparison on 18 … [Read more...] about Dam levels are slowly reducing