Major project to help alleviate PE and Gamtoos valley water supply: ATER WISE: Teams of contractors tackle water-sapping alien plant species in a project to increase wate flow to major supply dams in the drought-stricken southern region of the Eastern Cape. AMID worsening drought in the Eastern Cape, the roll-out of a new alien invasive plant clearing project in the Kouga and Kromme River systems near Kareedouw and Joubertina is set to substantially increase the water flow to three of Port … [Read more...] about Major project to help alleviate PE and Gamtoos valley water supply – MyPR.co.za
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New water woes for Gamtoos Valley farmers – MyPR.co.za
New water woes for Gamtoos Valley farmers: WATER WOES: As the level of one of the Eastern Cape’s largest supply dams, the Kouga Dam, sinks below 10% capacity, the outlook for farmers relying on the dam’s water for the new water year is becoming increasingly dire. (Image taken in January 2018: Supplied) AFTER a year of being able to draw 85% of their annual water allocations from the Kouga Dam, Gamtoos Valley farmers are facing the bleak prospect of having their water allocations cut dramatically … [Read more...] about New water woes for Gamtoos Valley farmers – MyPR.co.za
Major project to help alleviate PE and Gamtoos valley water supply – MyPR.co.za
Major project to help alleviate PE and Gamtoos valley water supply: ATER WISE: Teams of contractors tackle water-sapping alien plant species in a project to increase wate flow to major supply dams in the drought-stricken southern region of the Eastern Cape. AMID worsening drought in the Eastern Cape, the roll-out of a new alien invasive plant clearing project in the Kouga and Kromme River systems near Kareedouw and Joubertina is set to substantially increase the water flow to three of Port … [Read more...] about Major project to help alleviate PE and Gamtoos valley water supply – MyPR.co.za
Gamtoos Bash – MyPR.co.za
Gamtoos Bash: Gamtoos Bash 15 June 2019 Photo: Open Form Gamtoos Bash hosted on 13, 14 & 15 June 2019 in Patensie at Laerskool Gamtoosvallei Sportsgrounds 13 June: Breakfast with Joey Evans at 09h00 (no stalls), R150 per person. Ticket sales: 082 478 0193 14 June: Dinner Dance with Lianie May at 18h00 (no stalls), R190 including potjiekos meal. Tickets: 083 556 3206 15 June: Bash with Germandt Geldenhuys and Jennifer Zamudio from 08h00 – 24h00. Entrance fee: R50/adult; R20/child Lots … [Read more...] about Gamtoos Bash – MyPR.co.za
Gamtoos Tourism presents Gamtoos Bash – MyPR.co.za
Gamtoos Tourism presents Gamtoos Bash: Gamtoos Bash 15 June 2019 Community festival with lots of arts & crafts stalls, kiddies entertainment, merry-go-round, food stalls, music, agri-tourism trips and more, to showcase the hospitality, tranquility of the Gamtoos Valley. CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za. Source: MyPR. … [Read more...] about Gamtoos Tourism presents Gamtoos Bash – MyPR.co.za
Slight ease in Gamtoos farmers’ water woes
PATENSIE – THE Department of Water and Sanitation has marginally eased farmers’ Kouga Dam water allocations from 20% to 40% of their usual annual drawings, after negotiations with the Gamtoos Irrigation Board (GIB) and the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality earlier this week. The department’s move follows rains in the region which raised the level of the dam in September from 7% to its current 54%, with the combined levels of dams in the Algoa water system also sitting at 54%. But farmers and … [Read more...] about Slight ease in Gamtoos farmers’ water woes
Gamtoos Tourism @ Kouga Humansdorp Lentefees – MyPR.co.za
Gamtoos Tourism @ Kouga Humansdorp Lentefees: Kouga Humansdorp Lentefees Join Gamtoos Tourism at The inaugural Kouga Humansdorp Lentefees is set to attract top rugby schools and will entertain the entire community with sport, agricultural and cultural activities for all ages. The Lentefees will host the First Choice 7’s rugby elite tournament at the Nico Malan High School. Some of South Africa’s top high schools such as Paarl Boys High, Monument High School (Krugersdorp), Grey College (PE) and … [Read more...] about Gamtoos Tourism @ Kouga Humansdorp Lentefees – MyPR.co.za
Landowners urged to join fight to increase run-off to dams amid crippling drought
The Gamtoos Irrigation Board (GIB) has called on private landowners to take a vested interest in the fight against alien invasive plant species, which are robbing the Eastern Cape’s supply dams of critical run-off from rains. This as the Department of Environmental Affairs has renewed its contract with the irrigation board to roll out the province-wide “Working For” Natural Resource Management programmes – a move which will sustain 2,000 jobs throughout the Eastern Cape annually. In … [Read more...] about Landowners urged to join fight to increase run-off to dams amid crippling drought
Mountain Biking in the Gamtoos Valley – MyPR.co.za
Mountain Biking in the Gamtoos Valley: Pure enjoyment The Gamtoos Valley, known as the Eastern Gateway to the Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area, is where you escape to, to renew your body and mind. Guarded by the majestic Cockscomb mountain the area offers visitors a range and diversity of activities to enjoy…from mountain biking, hiking, 4×4-routes, cycling, kayaking, fishing, bird-watching, game drives, photo safaris and day trips into the Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area. If you are … [Read more...] about Mountain Biking in the Gamtoos Valley – MyPR.co.za
A Guided Experience For The Gamtoos Valley – MyPR.co.za
A Guided Experience For The Gamtoos Valley: The Gamtoos Valley, known as the Eastern Gateway to the Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area, has become a very popular tourist destination with many B&B’s self-catering and camping establishments, as well as restaurants, fuel-stops, banks and shops to choose from. This is where you escape to, to renew your body and mind. Guarded by the majestic Cockscomb mountain the area offers visitors a range and diversity of activities to enjoy…from … [Read more...] about A Guided Experience For The Gamtoos Valley – MyPR.co.za
Gamtoos Tourism – MyPR.co.za
Gamtoos Tourism: Gamtoos Valley The Gamtoos Valley has become a very popular tourist destination with many B&B’s, self-catering and camping establishments, as well as restaurants, fuel-stops, banks and shops to choose from. Also known as the Eastern Gateway to the Baviaanskloof Wildernes Area, the Gamtoos Valley is a vibrant mix of nature, agriculture and cultural influences with plenty to see and explore along the diverse route. Citrus fruit grown is the main form of export and other … [Read more...] about Gamtoos Tourism – MyPR.co.za
Technology combats water crisis
As the Eastern Cape continues to battle the ravages of an ongoing drought, farmers in the province are increasingly turning to technology to keep the effects of the water crisis at bay. This is particularly evident in the Gamtoos Valley where a number of farmers have notched up considerable success in the face of adversity – including a 60% reduction in their annual water allocation for 2017/18. One of these is Leon de Koning of the farm Highlands, who grows and packages an extensive … [Read more...] about Technology combats water crisis
Gamtoos farmers’ water allocation slashed by 60%
Gamtoos farmers’ water allocation slashed by 60%: GOING DOWN: The Kouga Dam stands at just 18.6% capacity – levels last witnessed in 1991. Farmers drawing water from the dam have had their allocations for 2017/18 slashed by 60% from July 1. Photo: Supplied (Patensie) – STARTING July more than 200 citrus, vegetable and dairy farms in the Gamtoos River Valley that rely on water from the Kouga Dam will have their annual water allocation for 2017/18 slashed by 60%, the Gamtoos Irrigation Board (GIB) … [Read more...] about Gamtoos farmers’ water allocation slashed by 60%
Dolphin Challenge – JBay to PE – #Dolphin2016
What began as the JBay2PE run between friends who ran from the Kabeljous River at Jeffreys Bay, swam the Gamtoos River, and legged it past Van Stadens River to finish at Maitlands River Mouth between 4 mates in 2013, 44 in 2014 and 6 as the PE2JBay in 2015 has evolved into a full blown renamed challenge - The Dolphin Challenge - which now also includes relay racing and allows Mountain Bikes to take part. The 2016 Dolphin Challenge sets off from the Kabeljous River start point at 6:00 am on … [Read more...] about Dolphin Challenge – JBay to PE – #Dolphin2016
Dam levels likely to drop further as summer sets in, says Gamtoos Irrigation Board
Dam levels likely to drop further as summer sets in, says Gamtoos Irrigation Board: Kouga Dam Photo: Phillip Henn (Patensie) – With the Nelson Mandela Bay region’s largest supply dam levels dropping rapidly as warmer weather sets in, the Gamtoos Irrigation Board (GIB) is asking residents and farmers to be increasingly vigilant when it comes to water usage. The Kouga Dam, which is managed by GIB, is currently at 63.1% capacity – a level which is likely to drop rapidly as warmer weather sets in … [Read more...] about Dam levels likely to drop further as summer sets in, says Gamtoos Irrigation Board
