Kragga Kamma Tip Site<\/strong><\/p>\nPlease take note that the Metro intends closing the Kragga Kamma tip site from the middle of July 2012.<\/p>\n
They are currently cleaning the tip site and the notice boards have already been put up outside the gate.<\/p>\n
We have received the following information from the Metro w.r.t. the aforesaid:<\/p>\n
\u201c\u2026Notices to this effect will be displayed at the site entrance with effect from 21 June 2012. Such notices will further indicate the location of the nearest alternate sites (5th Avenue Walmer, Hunters Retreat, Algoa Park) and that the fine for illegal dumping of waste is up to R2 000.<\/p>\n
Similar notices will be published in the local media, Municipal Offices, Municipal web page and in the Municipal accounts rendered to the adjacent suburbs of the site.<\/p>\n
2 Peace Officers will be placed at the site for at least one (1) month after temporary closure to deter illegal dumping. (This period will be reviewed as and when required.)<\/p>\n
The installation of CCTV cameras will be investigated to further assist with policing incidents of illegal dumping\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
I want to urge the public to please be patient and give their support by abiding to the rules and regulations. Further information will be forwarded as soon as possible.<\/p>\n
News From the Metro<\/strong><\/p>\nSome issues from the Metro which I would like to bring under your attention:<\/p>\n
Budget<\/span><\/p>\nThe budget was approved at our last council meeting. Please take note that the Democratic Alliance DID NOT vote in favour of the budget, but was outnumbered by the majority. Kindly take note that the following have been increased by 13 %:<\/p>\n
\n- Refuse general increase<\/li>\n
- Sanitation general increase<\/li>\n
- Water Consumption (tariffs charges) increase<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Particulars of the increased charges are available for inspection and enquiries can be made during normal office hours (08:00 \u2013 12:45 and 14:00 \u2013 16:00) at:<\/p>\n
\n- Room 1108, eleventh floor, Lillian Diedericks Building (formerly Brister House), Govan Mbeki Avenue, Port Elizabeth<\/li>\n
- Broadway Building, 2 Chase Street, Uitenhage<\/li>\n
- Municipal Buildings, 1 Voortrekker Street, Despatch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Applications for exemptions and\/or rebates must be made on the prescribed form obtainable from the Council\u2019s website: www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za and the various municipal Customer Care Centres and must be returned to these offices or P O Box 834, Port Elizabeth preferably by not later than 31 JULY 2012. Full details of the conditions pertaining to the rebates and exemptions are contained in the Council\u2019s Rates Policy, which is available for inspection at the aforementioned Centres or may be viewed on the Council\u2019s website: www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za<\/p>\n
Written representations in respect of the above should be lodged with the Acting Municipal Manager, P O Box 116, Port Elizabeth, 6000 to reach him not later than TUESDAY, 17 JULY 2012\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
We are challenging kids to read 15 books in 6 weeks! Can you do it?<\/span><\/p>\nThe Nelson Mandela Bay Municipal Libraries issue a challenge to all library users between the ages of three and fifteen (3 \u2013 15). We ask young readers to read at least eight (8) books in just six weeks.\u00a0 Those who manage to read 8 books will be eligible to attend a celebratory party at the library in August 2012.<\/p>\n
Friends and family of these avid readers will be able to follow their progress by viewing the \u201cbrag\u201d boards in each participating library. Readers will receive a gold star for every book read or for a book which is read to them, after they have told the librarian enough about to book to show they have indeed read it. The reading challenge starts on 17 June and ends on 27 July 2012. Contact Person: Mr. Nkosi Sikhosana (Children\u2019s Librarian, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Economic Development Recreational Services Directorate, Tel: 041 506 1379, Fax: 041 506 1390, Email: nsikhosana@mandelametro.gov.za).<\/p>\n
Illegal Dumping Warning<\/span><\/p>\nPlease take note that discarding, placing or leaving waste on any land or road other than a disposal site approved by the Municipality is AN OFFENCE. A fine of up to R2000 may be imposed for illegal dumping.<\/p>\n
Waste may only be disposed of at one of the licensed landfill sites or approved municipal drop-off centres.<\/p>\n
Please contact the Waste Management Depot closest to you for a list of the approved landfill sites or drop-off centres or to report illegal dumping:<\/p>\n