On behalf of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, CEO Mr Kevin Hustler welcomes the lifting of the punitive water tariffs in the Metro. We see the easing of the water usage restrictions as a sensible approach to what remains a scarce natural resource. The decision taken by the Metro will be a great boost to manufacturing in the city and to business in general, with the easing of water restrictions in particular benefiting businesses such as commercial nurseries and industries where water is … [Read more...] about Business Chamber Welcomes News on Water Tariffs
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Say Goodbye to Punitive Water Tarrifs and Hello to Decreased Water Restrictions
At a press conference today, Executive Mayor Zanoxolo Wayile announced that on Wednesday afternoon that the relevant Department of Water Affairs had signed the Government Gazette notice lifting the restrictions on extraction from the supply dams for the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and declared as follows: Punitive water tariffs will be lifted with effect from 1 August 2011 Decreased water usage restrictions will take effect from Monday, 25 July 2011. The following revised … [Read more...] about Say Goodbye to Punitive Water Tarrifs and Hello to Decreased Water Restrictions
Executive Mayor Shocked at Commitment Made on his Behalf by Kobus Gerber
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's Executive Mayor, Cllr Zanoxolo Wayile, expressed his shock upon learning that Nelson Mandela Bay Ratepayers Association member Kobus Gerber sent a letter to his members claiming that the Mayor will announce the lifting of water restrictions today. In his e-mail, copied to most media houses, Gerber wrote as follows: "Dear Ratepayers. The letter... drawn up by Adv Graham Richards send to The Mayor, Municipal Manager and the Chief Financial Officer combined … [Read more...] about Executive Mayor Shocked at Commitment Made on his Behalf by Kobus Gerber
Why the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Cannot Lift the Water Restrictions
Frequently Asked Questions Around the Lifting of Water Restrictions Question: Has the protocol with regards to lifting restrictions changed? The last time restrictions were lifted it was just after the dams went over (a combined) 70% capacity, and it was a matter of a day or two before restrictions were lifted. Please explain. Answer: Water restrictions were introduced based on historic information, i.e. the 2005 drought. When modeling was carried out for the consideration of the … [Read more...] about Why the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Cannot Lift the Water Restrictions
This is WHY the Water Restrictions Have NOT Been Lifted
The Metro dam levels show a significant improvement at 76.7 % after the recent rains. Please note that the Metro's main dedicated supply dams the Churchill and Impofu are the only ones that are not yet full and we have been informed that it is important to consider this when determining when restrictions are likely to be lifted or whether full or partial water restrictions will be retained. I have also been informed that representatives from the metro will be meeting with the Department of … [Read more...] about This is WHY the Water Restrictions Have NOT Been Lifted
Time To Do Something About the Drought
Why does a damn flood get all the attention? For well over a year now Port Elizabeth residents have been patiently saving water and waiting for the national government that we swept into power to save us from dying of thirst. And then? Along come a couple of floods in the Northern part of our country and the money begins to flow to people affected. Just where is the logic? A drought places a stranglehold grip on everyone in the affected area and strangles the economy whilst killing off … [Read more...] about Time To Do Something About the Drought
Dear ex-Cake House Idjut Neighbour
www.MyPE.co.za: First of all you got rid of that pretty doily type plaster and put up high walls, then you water your garden daily at 5:30 am in complete defiance of the water restrictions. Every day I walk past your home I hear water running in your pool. One of the other residents in our conclave recently wrote to the newspaper highlighting your and your neighbours complete disregard for the water restrictions. And now to compound matters on New Years eve you let off fireworks (in … [Read more...] about Dear ex-Cake House Idjut Neighbour
