The recent rainfall brought significant relief from the protracted period of drought experienced in the Algoa Bay region, with a significant recovery in dam levels to the extent that Kouga Dam recorded its first spilling since 2015. This catchment is of strategic importance to the western parts of Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, Kouga Local Municipality as well as the agricultural sector in the Gamtoos Valley. See the latest Dam Levels HERE. Related: Read About the last time when our dams were 100% … [Read more...] about Info on Lifting of Water Restrictions
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Stricter water restrictions in place following lack of rainfall
Consumers are able to install private prepaid water meters - available from Straton Prepaid. Private Prepaid Water and Electricity meters are ideal to monitor and control water and electricity usage in 'granny' flats and sectional title complexes. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor Athol Trollip announced stricter water restrictions at a press conference held at the Port Elizabeth City Hall Council Chambers today. This follows the decline of dam levels to an average of … [Read more...] about Stricter water restrictions in place following lack of rainfall
Could it be the Water Restrictions?
Four yachts have completed Leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race to Cape Town from Lisbon: MAPFRE - Elapsed time: 19d 01:10:33 Dongfeng - Elapsed time: 19d 04:02:39 Vestas 11th Hour Racing - Elapsed time: 19d 05:37:53 Team Brunel - Elapsed time: 19d 10:14:47? At 07h00 UTC this morning three of the fleet were making their slow (er) way to Cape Town and on a course approaching the finish line well south of the first four finishers. A mere 2 Nautical Miles separates the backmarkers from … [Read more...] about Could it be the Water Restrictions?
Stand by for further water restrictions
Additional restrictions will be introduced to the current restrictions in place. For Example: All domestic customers using more than 40 kilolitres per month will be given two weeks notice to reduce consumption or fix leaks. Failing that a flow meter restrictor will be installed to limit the usage. Apart from concrete activities, contractors must use recycled water from Fishwater Flats or any other approved wastewater treatment works. Borehole water will be made available free of charge for … [Read more...] about Stand by for further water restrictions
For a second I panicked, then realised that the headline referred to water..
Nelson Mandela Bay Metro faces a dry festive season: The DA-led coalition says it will forge ahead with water restrictions and punitive tariffs, despite threats by opposition parties to make the city ungovernable. The metro faces a critical water shortage after failing to adhere to a national 2014 directive to save water. … [Read more...] about For a second I panicked, then realised that the headline referred to water..
You have permission to drink wine with breakfast
With urgent notifications flooding our in-boxes that the Western Parts of Nelson Mandela Bay are out of drinking water we think that the time has come to officially announce the Breakfast Wine club. From now on citizens in the affected areas of Rowallan Park, Lorraine, Kabega, Bay West and KwaNobuhle will be allowed to drink wine or any other frothy beverage with their cornflakes. We await confirmation from the traffic authorities that residents of these areas will receive an escort from … [Read more...] about You have permission to drink wine with breakfast
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
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!
Ward 9 Newsflash – Water Restrictions
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. WATER RESTRICTION IN EFFECT The Nelson Mandela Bay Council today approved the implementation of water restrictions, with immediate effect. The municipality has been using approximately 60 million liters more than its allocation daily and has not taken action to address this. The Minister … [Read more...] about Ward 9 Newsflash – Water Restrictions
Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality Water Use Restrictions
In terms of Section 4 of the Water Services Act 108 (No 108 of 1997)and Clause 31 of the Water & Sanitation Services By Law the following will be prohibited from immediate effect: 1. The use of water obtained from the Municipality's water supply system for: (a) watering gardens, lawns, grassed areas, flower beds, racecourses, sports fields, bowling greens, golf greens and fairways, croquet lawns, turf wickets, ploughing fields and the like; (b) topping up or filling fountains, … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality Water Use Restrictions
Port Elizabeth under Water Restrictions with immediate effect
The Nelson Mandela Bay Council today approved the implementation of water restrictions, with immediate effect. The municipality has been using approximately 60 million litres more than its allocation daily and has not taken action to address this. The Minister of Water and Sanitation gazetted a notice containing a requirement for our usage to be decreased by 15% in April this year. This notice was gazetted only after she and her department had negotiated and pleaded with the Metro, asking … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth under Water Restrictions with immediate effect
City faces water restrictions as Zuma breaks election promises
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance was extremely disappointed to learn during a sitting of the Municipal Public Accounts Committee today that the money promised by President Jacob Zuma to complete the Nooitgedacht Low-Level Water Scheme will not be coming. Sadly the much needed funding promised has turned out to be little more than a vote buying ploy by the President. Zuma made the funding commitment during one of his campaign visits to Nelson Mandela Bay last year. In committee today in … [Read more...] about City faces water restrictions as Zuma breaks election promises
PE Water Restrictions Looming
If it's yellow let it mellow, and if it's brown flush it down. Yup you have guessed it - Port Elizabeth and Nelson Mandela Bay are on the brink of water restrictions again. The dam levels are currently at around 84%, consumption has crept up and the Department of Water Affairs issued a directive to the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro on 1 July 2013 to immediately cut the amount of water drawn from our supply dams by 10%. At a media briefing this morning officials from the Metro sent out a plea … [Read more...] about PE Water Restrictions Looming
Flooding Footage
For a number of years now Port Elizabeth has experienced a feast or famine situation with our water supply. Currently the dams are 100% full and we have large amounts of rain bucketing down onto our weed patches BUT the water restrictions are still in force so please people don't be lulled into a false sense of complacency and THINK that you can just use water like Noah. See more PE videos here: YouTube … [Read more...] about Flooding Footage
Elias Ntoba, Your Water Sales Figures DO NOT Match Barry Martin’s Water Consumption Figures
Received the following suggestion via mail today; "Should the R260 million in water consumption penalties collected by the council not be used to complete the pipe line system." Whilst agreeing with the sentiment I also have some concerns with the figures reported in yesterday's council by Acting Municipal Manager, Elias Ntoba who reported that average water sales during normal consumption was R28 million and R41 million during the water restrictions. If the daily water consumption figures … [Read more...] about Elias Ntoba, Your Water Sales Figures DO NOT Match Barry Martin’s Water Consumption Figures
