The average daily water consumption for January was 292 Ml. The levels of the major storage dams supplying the Metro as at 4 February 2013: Kouga: 93,8% - 118 077 Ml Churchill: 93,5% - 32 955 Impofu: 96,3% - 101 861 Loerie: 71,9% - 2 175 Groendal: 98,4% - 11 450 Average all: 94,7% - 266 518 Ml … [Read more...] about PE Dam Levels as at 4 February 2013
Ward News
No Water in parts of Summerstrand
A water pipe burst early this morning in front of No 12 Brewer Road, Summerstrand. A municipal emergency team is on its way, but they will have to switch off water supply for a few hours. Residents surrounding Pearson High School and Brewer Road, Summerstrand will be affected. Please fill a few buckets of water as a precaution. … [Read more...] about No Water in parts of Summerstrand
Ward 1 Report to the Sector 2 Sub Crime Forum
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 1 councillor, Stanford Slabbert’s newsletter below. You may contact Ward 1 using the contact form at the bottom of this report. The Ward 1 Report to the Sector 2 Sub Crime Forum on Wednesday 30 January 2013. 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. The exorbitant … [Read more...] about Ward 1 Report to the Sector 2 Sub Crime Forum
Summerstrand Smoke
There is a heavy smoke cloud covering nearly the entire Summerstand area this afternoon. This is as a result of a large bush fire behind the NMMU Campus, deep inside the Driftsand bushes. Fire Brigade vehicles are on the scene and the fire is under control. NMMU fire Marshals are also assisting to control the blaze. There is no danger whatsoever for Summerstrand properties. If you suffer from any lung illness, please stay indoors and close your windows. … [Read more...] about Summerstrand Smoke
SASSA re-registration information
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. Herewith some valuable information we received regarding the SASSA Re-registration process. All grant recipients will receive notifications through the post informing them on when to re-register. Re-registrations are taking place at the Walmer Town Hall, Main Road, Walmer: Monday - … [Read more...] about SASSA re-registration information
News from Ward 9 December 2012
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. Service Delivery Call Centre Information Kindly take note of the following information from the Metro should you have problems/complaints with regards to: burst & blocked pipes electricity non-compliance with building regulations illegal dumping sewerage problems illegal … [Read more...] about News from Ward 9 December 2012
Ward 2 Newsletter November 2012
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 9 councillor, Dean Biddulph’s newsletter below. You may contact Ward 2 using the contact form HERE. It always seems as if Christmas springs upon us a little earlier with each passing year and 2012 has been no exception. It has been a tumultuous year politically for the country and also the people of our metro as we seem to be increasingly sliding toward the possibility of the failed state scenario. Nationally, we have … [Read more...] about Ward 2 Newsletter November 2012
Presenting a United Front – Join the SAPS for a beachfront walk
A weekly Beachfront Walk with members of the Humewood SA Police Services will take place every Thursday morning at 8:00 am over the summer season. Interested walkers (and talkers) are invited to rendezvous in front of Hobie Beach Pier (Shark Rock) on Marine Drive, Summerstrand before 8:00 am This combined CPF and SAPS initiative is to build relationships between the community and the SAPS members. Member sof the public will be able to chat to our local SAPS members whilst walking along … [Read more...] about Presenting a United Front – Join the SAPS for a beachfront walk
Take a Walk on the beach with the SAPS
There will be a Beachfront Walk with members of the Humewood SA Police Services this Thursday, 15 November, starting from Hobie Beach, at 10:00am in conjunction with the Humewood Community Police Forum (CPF). This combined CPF and SAPS initiative is to build relationships between the community and the SAPS members. Join in and meet our local SAPS team members and chat to them whilst walking along our maginficent beachfront. We invite you and your family and friends to join the CPF … [Read more...] about Take a Walk on the beach with the SAPS
Public Open Day
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is preparing a Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for the Inner City Area of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro. The planning area comprises of the Mount Croix, North End, Richmond Hill, Central, Govan Mbeki, St Georges Park, Baakens River Valley, South End, Humerail, the Harbour and Kings Beach Areas of Port Elizabeth. The study areas cover portions of Wards 2, 3 and 5 represented by Councillors: Biddulph, Hayselden and Davis. The purpose of the … [Read more...] about Public Open Day
Illegal Fireworks in Summerstrand will be dealt with
The Summerstrand NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH PATROL TEAM will be on duty tonight - Monday 5 November - to ensure fireworks compliance during the entire night. The patrol will consist of one private vehicle, the "I Patrol" car and 3 different teams from 8pm to 6am. For any assistance or problem to report, please call NHW mobile number on 072 306 8812, SAPS on 10 111 or Fire Station on 041 585 1555 (24/7) Fireworks are potentially dangerous and the indiscriminate discharging thereof is irritating … [Read more...] about Illegal Fireworks in Summerstrand will be dealt with
Please Continue to Save Water
Dear Residents There have been some fairly good rainfalls over the last weeks. However, communities tend to forget the crucial value of water when it is freely available and the daily consumption is slowly creeping up. The average daily consumption for the last four months (in megalitres): May - 246 June - 250 July - 235 October - 264 It certainly appears that most people have lost the urgency to save rainwater. Residents are encouraged to save at least 10 - 15% on their … [Read more...] about Please Continue to Save Water
Ward 9 News – November 2012
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. RAIN DAMAGES Thanks to everybody who informed us of damages (potholes, fallen trees, etc.) in their respective areas, occurred during the heavy rains we experienced over the past couple of weeks. Should you have any other feedback for us, please do not hesitate to contact my office or … [Read more...] about Ward 9 News – November 2012
Ward 6 News October 2012
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 6 councillor, Retief Odendaals’s newsletter below. You may contact Ward 6 using the contact form at the bottom of this report. GLEN HURD DRIVE BRIDGE SEVERELY DAMAGED BY THE RAINS It has come to my attention that the 3rd Avenue Bridge in Glen Hurd Drive has been severely damaged as a direct result of the heavy rains Nelson Mandela Bay has experienced over the last few days. Although engineers have yet to assess … [Read more...] about Ward 6 News October 2012
Ward 2 News – October 2012
To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 2 councillor, Dean Biddulph's newsletter below. Scroll down to see the contact Details for Ward 2: I hope that the content of this latest edition of the Ward 2 newsletter remains of interest and helps keep you all abreast of what is happening here in our ward and in the greater metro community. Having read the weekend newspapers whilst sheltering from the miserable weather, I had a moment to reflect on the current state … [Read more...] about Ward 2 News – October 2012
