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The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is investigating the integrity of the privately owned Tiryvile Dam near Kariega in the Eastern Cape, following reports of the dam being at risk of failure due to the recent flash floods. DWS has dispatched a team of engineers to assess the condition of the dam and is in continuous engagement with the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. The DWS engineers are assessing the structure of the irigation dam inline with dam safety protocols and will advise on … [Read more...] about DWS investigating safety of Tiryvile Dam in Kariega after flash floods

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality issued a notice of planned shutdown for the Tolgate Substation in Kariega. The shutdown will take place from 08h00 to 17h00 on Sunday, 9 June 2024 (weather permitting), with an alternative date of Sunday,16 June 2024 During the shutdown maintenance and repairs of the Tollgate 66 kV yard will take place. The areas affected: Volkswagen, Goodyear, Cuyler Manor and Tollgate 1 and 2 11kV Board All installations to be treated as live for the duration of … [Read more...] about Shutdown of Tollgate Substation

Please note that the power outage affecting Tladi Street, Mbatani Street, Gqalo Street and surrounding areas is due to vandalism at a substation in Mbatani Sub. The Electricity and Energy Directorate will work continuously on the mitigation efforts. Residents are encouraged to refrain from vandalism as it has a severe impact on service delivery. Please report any attempts at the vandalism of electrical infrastructure to 10111/041 508 5548/ 041 506 5500. … [Read more...] about New Brighton Power Outage

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor Gary van Niekerk described the prediction of light rain during the day as an opportunity to count the cost of the disaster. “The impact of the heavy rain over the weekend caused destruction of our road infrastructure and bridges, especially in the Kariega area, where we have been hit the hardest. “Our Infrastructure and Engineering, Roads and Transport, Human Settlements, Electricity and Energy and Safety and Security Directorates are now … [Read more...] about Respite from heavy rain an opportunity to count the cost

The Lower Taylor substation washed away, causing the following substations to remain without supply: Trek Duran Florence Winterberg Durban St Malan Lower Taylor FGR (Fitchets Corner/ Geduldsrivier) and MPK (Murray Park) overhead lines are still off. VMW (Van Stadens Mouth/Woodridge) line, Van Stadens Gorge still off. ACV (Aloes/Coega Village) still off. … [Read more...] about Several Areas Still Without Power Supply Due To Inclement Weather

The Nelson Mandela Bay wishes to warn residents of a high possibility of a private dam, in a private farm overflowing or bursting to the nearby informal settlements of Lapland and other surrounding areas. The Nelson Mandela Munipality has assessed the integrity of the dam wall regardless of the challenges in accessing the private property. We are in the process of conducting more assessments to ascertain the risks, develop contingency plans and determine cause of action for surrounding … [Read more...] about Residents warned of possible collapse of private dam in Lapland area

Location: Kariega Algoa road driveable flooding subsided but all street lamps off, roadway very dark. Durban street by Taylor street closed. Caledon street extremely dark, street lights off. Old lapland residence were evacuated and were placed as follows: (103 people) from old lapland were given refuge at Moravian church rosedale and other (83 people) were given refuge at crane street rosedale and the rest of lapland residence went to new Lapland area while old lapland was … [Read more...] about Lapland situational report

Evacuation and Relocation of flooded affected families in Nelson Mandela Bay is currently underway. The NMBM wishes to inform residents that more than 500 residents from the following areas have been evacuated and relocated: Ward: Areas Affected | Number of Residents | Relocated to: 29: Qunu, Jacvhacter, Vastrap | 350 | Booysens Park Community Hall 31: Moolerground | 100 | Missionvale Primary School 38: Daku, Korea | 57 | Families refused relocation over concerns for their … [Read more...] about More than 1100 residents affected by floods

“With the South African Weather Services alert remaining at orange (level 6) projecting more than 50 mm of rain overnight, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Joint Operations Centre will remain in place throughout.” Executive Mayor Gary van Niekerk issued this assurance to Nelson Mandela Bay residents while mop-up operations started in all earnest today. “I am especially concerned since the number of fatal incidences are increasing with at least seven residents confirmed deceased at … [Read more...] about Flood Death Toll Rises to 7

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is deeply saddened to inform the public of the unfortunate passing of three residents in Kariega due to the adverse weather conditions caused by persistent rains and floods Rescue operations are searching for another victim who was swept aways by the floods. Sixty-five residents have been rescued, whilst two have been reported missing. The NMBM and other stakeholders have established a Joint Operating Centre at the South End Fire Station, which includes … [Read more...] about Death Toll Rises to 3

The NMBM would like to inform residents of water outages due to a Kwanobuhle trunk pipe being damaged by flooding water at Bucwa Street. Residents will experience water disruptions in Kwanobuhle, as a major water main from reservoir 3 & 4 has unfortunately been washed away. Teams are on-site to close the reservoir outlet to make it safe. Almost 75% of Kwanobuhle will be without water in the interim before number 3 kicks in. Stabilisation of the incident area is also underway so as to … [Read more...] about 75% of Kwanobuhle Without Water