Nelson Mandela Bay residents are advised that hot weather conditions are expected to persist this week that require renewed efforts to use water sparingly as areas supplied by the Nooitgedagt Water Treatment Works (WTW) are currently experiencing low water pressure and shortages. The raw water input from the Scheepersvlakte Dam is not enough for the Nooitgedagt WTW to cope with the high water demand from its supply zone resulting in Motherwell, Ibhayi, Chatty, Despatch and Uitenhage … [Read more...] about Please Renew Your Efforts to Save Water
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Municipality Dismisses Mischievous Social Media Message
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has distanced itself from information that has gone viral on social media with regard to the usage of cell phones while driving by motorists. According to the information, which is allegedly from an unnamed DA Councilor, any motorist talking on a mobile phone whilst driving will have their phone confiscated and be liable for a fine of R2500-00. It also states that those driving without their drivers licences would be taken into custody and be … [Read more...] about Municipality Dismisses Mischievous Social Media Message
Festive Season shut-down of municipal contact centres
As people across the world use this time of year to recuperate and come together as families, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will also give its employees a well-deserved break over the festive season. At its meeting on 1 December 2016, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipal Council resolved that the Christmas and New Year shutdown is between 28 December 2016 and 6 January 2017 except for essential services and the Budget and Treasury Customer Care Centres. The following services will … [Read more...] about Festive Season shut-down of municipal contact centres
Landmark Swartkops Bridge given a historical make-over
One of the oldest steel bridges in Nelson Mandela Bay has been given a long overdue makeover by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality as it had been found to be structurally unsafe and a danger to motorists. Today, the Swartkops Bridge which has gone through a meticulous transformation, is one of the City's iconic landmarks, and has had its lifespan extended by 15 to 20 years. The bridge was originally built in 1879 and reconstructed in 1974.The municipality recently took a decision to … [Read more...] about Landmark Swartkops Bridge given a historical make-over
Water supply disconnection to parts of Motherwell tomorrow
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will be disconnecting water supply to parts of Motherwell from 08:00 tomorrow (Tuesday) to allow for the installation of a zonal water meter. This means that Motherwell NU2, NU3, Markman, Wells Estate and Ikamvelihle will be without water until after 16:00 for the necessary work to be carried. In cases where water is urgently needed, kindly contact our 24 hour call centre at 0800 20 50 50 for water tankers to be deployed where it is most needed. We … [Read more...] about Water supply disconnection to parts of Motherwell tomorrow
Electricity outage at the Nooitgedacht Water Treatment Works
Due to an electricity outage last night at the Nooitgedacht Water Treatment Works, we lost significant time to treat and distribute water resulting in the low water level of the Motherwell reservoir. Although the outage has been restored this morning, we anticipate low water pressure in Motherwell NU9 and the surrounding higher-lying areas. We would like to reiterate our call for residents to use water sparingly as our system remains under pressure. Bushfires also contribute by adding a … [Read more...] about Electricity outage at the Nooitgedacht Water Treatment Works
Annette Lovemore on the War Against Leaks
Nelson Mandela Bay is determined to win its war on leaks. Water is a precious resource. We cannot allow it to run to waste. We are losing about 25% of our treated water to leaks right now. At the Council Meeting on Thursday, 1 December, Councillors tasked Officials and the relevant political role-players with aggressively addressing our high water losses. A primary target - agreed at the Council Meeting - is the reduction of the turnaround time in attending to and repairing water leaks … [Read more...] about Annette Lovemore on the War Against Leaks
Municipality flexes muscles during launch of Safety and Security Plan at Wells Estate Beach
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's Cllr John Best, Member of the Mayoral Committee for Safety and Security, issued a stern warning to motorists. "Please do not drink and drive. If you are going out and you are going somewhere, get somebody to drive for you as the operations already started and they are definitely going to increase. "I met with Mount Road Commander Major General Dawie Rabie this week and our Metro Police Chief Yolanda Faro. There is a plan in place for the whole Metro to … [Read more...] about Municipality flexes muscles during launch of Safety and Security Plan at Wells Estate Beach
Council to consider punitive water conservation measures as taps could run dry
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Council will consider the implementation of punitive water restrictions at a full sitting of its Council on Thursday as calls for water conservation were not sufficiently heeded. Councillor Annette Lovemore, Member of the Mayoral Committee for Infrastructure and Engineering, said: “We will be tabling an item on Thursday in council to impose in the Metro punitive water restrictions. Thus far, we have asked people to save water. For the last three months, we … [Read more...] about Council to consider punitive water conservation measures as taps could run dry
Uitenhage, Tiryville title deeds handover
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor Athol Trollip and Member of the Mayoral Committee for Human Settlements Nqaba Bhanga will hand over title deeds in Tiryville, Uitenhage on Monday, 28 November. An official briefing session and the handover of a house to a beneficiary is scheduled to start at 10:30 at 15 Tiger Street, Tiryville followed by the handover of more title deeds to beneficiaries at their respective houses. … [Read more...] about Uitenhage, Tiryville title deeds handover
Cut water URGENTLY by 50% or Nelson Mandela Bay taps can run dry over the next three days!
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is requesting all residents to assist by cutting water consumption by up to 50% over at least the next three days to avoid taps running dry. Cllr Annette Lovemore, Member of the Mayoral Committee for Infrastructure, Engineering, Electricity and Energy, made this urgent call to residents following various factors that occurred simultaneously over a number of days. “With your help, we cannot avoid this probable catastrophic situation, while the water … [Read more...] about Cut water URGENTLY by 50% or Nelson Mandela Bay taps can run dry over the next three days!
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality gearing up for a bumper Summer Season!
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is preparing for a bumper Summer Season with activities galore scheduled to take place from middle December until the end of January, said Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive, Mayor Athol Trollip at a Media Launch today. “For the first time I am staying in Nelson Mandela Bay for the holiday season. I am going to encourage my family and friends to come and I want you to do the same,” Mayor Trollip said. With Spar as a major Sponsor this year, the … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality gearing up for a bumper Summer Season!
Bay Councillors and Communications team thrash out issues
Communications Officials, GCIS officials and Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Councillors thrashed out pertinent issues relating to the communications environment during a frank session at the Woolboard Exchange today. The inner workings of the only government-led social network in the world, GovChat, enjoyed centre stage to allow politicians the opportunity to see how they can connect with residents in their wards regarding service delivery and governance issues. The Municipality’s … [Read more...] about Bay Councillors and Communications team thrash out issues
Water Supply will take days to recover
Electricity supply to the Elandsjagt Treatment Works which led to the reduction of water distribution to some Nelson Mandela Bay residents was restored around 17:00 yesterday afternoon. Currently the reservoirs are low, but stable and it may take the majority of the week to recover. The fault at the treatment work is still being repaired and this work should be completed by the end of the day. This means that the available water supply for Nelson Mandela Bay residents continues to be … [Read more...] about Water Supply will take days to recover
Urgent: Please use water sparingly
Nelson Mandela Bay residents are urgently requested to use water sparingly as a power failure and repairs are reducing distribution capacity Due to a power failure in the Kouga area and the simultaneous repair work of pumps at the Elandsjagt Treatment Works due to a failure, the municipality is now unable to treat and pump water to the metropolitan area. This means that the available water supply for Nelson Mandela Bay residents is reduced to 50% of our normal distribution capacity … [Read more...] about Urgent: Please use water sparingly
