MyPE

Community Business Directory, Event Listings, News and Views from Gqeberha, Nelson Mandela Bay

water

The Baakens River still has water – Featured Blog

By

Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: The Baakens River still has water: I went to pick up a few Geocaches this morning, one which was next to the Baakens River close to Target Kloof.  It's good to see that there is still water in the river even though we are struggling through a severe drought at the moment and levels are quite low. Source: Port Elizabeth Daily Photo. Click HERE to submit your blog to be part of this daily feature. CLICK HERE to get a … [Read more...] about The Baakens River still has water – Featured Blog

Grahamstown in the news: Thrilling end to girls’ water polo contest

By

Thrilling end to girls’ water polo contest: Clarendon, Hudson Park and Stirling (East London), Pearson, Alexander Road and Collegiate (Port Elizabeth), Glenwood House (SWD), St Dominic’s (Johannesburg), Reddam House and Somerset College (Cape Town), DSG and Kingswood (Grahamstown) took part. Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Boy finds rare dino tooth: They suggested Rice send photographs of the tooth to palaeontologist Robert Gess at the Albany Museum, in Grahamstown. Gess invited Ben and … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Thrilling end to girls’ water polo contest

Grahamstown in the news: Eagleton Rock Syndicate revives plans for hard rock quarry off Barleigh Ranch Way within Grahamstown Dam drinking water catchment.

By

Eagleton Rock Syndicate revives plans for hard rock quarry off Barleigh Ranch Way within Grahamstown Dam drinking water catchment.: Plans for a hard rock quarry inside the boundaries of Newcastle’s drinking water catchment have resurfaced, with the size of the proposed operation nearly doubled from when it was first mooted more than four years ago. The proposal by the Eagleton Rock ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Farm for sale in Grahamstown: A scenic property with ample natural beauty … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Eagleton Rock Syndicate revives plans for hard rock quarry off Barleigh Ranch Way within Grahamstown Dam drinking water catchment.

Uitenhage in the news: NMB residents urged to use water sparingly

By

NMB residents urged to use water sparingly: The areas affected by water supply problems include Motherwell, Ibhayi, Chatty, Despatch and Uitenhage. The municipality is urging residents and businesses to comply with water restrictions. Hot weather conditions are expected to persist this week. Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Hot weather compounds NMB water woes: “The raw water input from the Scheepersvlakte Dam is not enough for the Nooitgedagt WTW to cope with the high water demand from its … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: NMB residents urged to use water sparingly

NMB Dam Levels

By

The Dam Levels of the Major Dams supplying Nelson Mandela Bay - Gqeberha, Kariega, Despatch and Colchester. [SHARE] [Monitor Your Water Consumption Online HERE]: On 12 December 2024 the Punitive Water Tariffs for NMB were lifted. Current Dam Level Average as at 14 May - 70.31% Water Available for Use and Extraction as at 14 May - 61.32% It has been days since the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality updated the dam levels. Latest Total Current Dam Levels Latest … [Read more...] about NMB Dam Levels

Please Renew Your Efforts to Save Water

By

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

Be Water Wise this Summer in the Bay – Featured Blog

By

Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Be Water Wise this Summer in the Bay: We’ve read the headlines and heard the news; we’ve experienced the heat and seen the effect the lack of rain has had on the green fields and indigenous forests in Nelson Mandela Bay. It’s dry.  It’s very dry. And during a scorching hot summer season it might come as second nature to use more water, to cool off and to splash around. But can we risk it? The current … [Read more...] about Be Water Wise this Summer in the Bay – Featured Blog

Grahamstown in the news: A Lake Macquarie water catchment is the only Hunter dam on a high risk list

By

A Lake Macquarie water catchment is the only Hunter dam on a high risk list: The committee has overseen work on 46 high risk dams since 2001, including Grahamstown Dam in 2001 and 2005 which led to a spillway upgrade, and Chichester Dam in 1995 and 2004. A Lake Macquarie Council spokesperson said the Floraville Road detention basin ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Big hike in city centre parking fees on the way: In Hermanus, parking costs R4 an hour. In Grahamstown and Graaff-Reinet, … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: A Lake Macquarie water catchment is the only Hunter dam on a high risk list

Water Shutdown – Theescombe

By

The Re-Solve / EAS Joint Venture were appointed by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality to undertake a Water Loss Programme which is assisting the Metro in reducing the water losses in the municipal pipe network. The theescombe water supply will be shut down on Tuesday, 13 December 2016 in the area bordered. The reason for the shutdown is to determine the network reliability and integrity as part of our scope of work in terms of the Water Loss Programme. The water supply will be disrupted … [Read more...] about Water Shutdown – Theescombe

Water supply disconnection to parts of Motherwell tomorrow

By

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

Faithful 5 He gave her water (Uitenhage)

By

Visit and explore Uitenhage accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Uitenhage selected video for you: Click HERE to find more 'Uitenhage' videos. Uitenhage video selected based on a YouTube search - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Port Elizabeth video. Visit the MyPE YouTube Channel | More PE Videos. … [Read more...] about Faithful 5 He gave her water (Uitenhage)

Electricity outage at the Nooitgedacht Water Treatment Works

By

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

By

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

Expect Low to No Water Pressure in Sardinia Bay

By

Please be advised water will be shut off to install a pressure reducing valve in Seaview Road on Thursday 8th December 2016 from 8am - 4pm The supply pipe runs down Sardinia Bay and also down Old Seaview Road and into Upper Seaview Road. Upper Seaview Road can be fed from another zone however low pressures will be felt. The main affected parted is the Sardinia Bay Golf & Wildlife Estate on the corner of Heron and Sardinia Bay Roads. … [Read more...] about Expect Low to No Water Pressure in Sardinia Bay