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 … [Read more...] about Major project to help alleviate PE and Gamtoos valley water supply
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Gamtoos Bash
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 … [Read more...] about Gamtoos Bash
Mountain Biking in the Gamtoos Valley
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, … [Read more...] about Mountain Biking in the Gamtoos Valley
A Guided Experience For The Gamtoos Valley
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 … [Read more...] about A Guided Experience For The Gamtoos Valley
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 … [Read more...] about Gamtoos farmers’ water allocation slashed by 60%