{"id":18797,"date":"2013-03-19T09:18:40","date_gmt":"2013-03-19T07:18:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/ward-6-news-march-2013\/"},"modified":"2013-03-19T09:18:40","modified_gmt":"2013-03-19T07:18:40","slug":"ward-6-news-march-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/ward-6-news-march-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"Ward 6 News March 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"

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To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 9<\/a> councillor, Retief Odendaal\u2019s newsletter below.<\/p>\n

You may contact Ward 6 using the contact form at the bottom of this report.<\/p>\n

A. WARD 6 IDP SUBMISSIONS FOR 2013\/2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kindly note our top 5 ward based projects in terms of the IDP:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. William Moffett rehabilitation and upgrade;<\/li>\n
  2. Construction of link road between the newly extended Restitution Ave and Glenhurd Drive.<\/li>\n
  3. Identification of Municipal Waste Disposal (tip) Site in Fairview;<\/li>\n
  4. Glen Hurd Drive upgrade;<\/li>\n
  5. Fairview illegal dumping cleared and electrical infrastructure reinstated;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The additional ward based priorities include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENGINEERING DIRECTORATE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Widening of 17th Avenue;<\/li>\n
    2. Widening of Circular Drive from William Moffett to van Eck Road;<\/li>\n
    3. Traffic Circle in Walter Road and Miles Avenue, Charlo;<\/li>\n
    4. Erect suitable pedestrian crossing opposite MTR Smit Children\u2019s Haven and Crystal Gardens Retirement Village;<\/li>\n
    5. Rehabilitate 3rd Avenue dip\/Glen Hurd Drive, Baakens River Bridge, to prevent ongoing flooding;<\/li>\n
    6. Cycle track in Charlo along railway line;<\/li>\n
    7. Widening of road from railway line into Carrington Road, to Circular Drive.<\/li>\n
    8. Comprehensive traffic assessment for Newton Park<\/li>\n
    9. Traffic calming measures: (a) Pedestrian Speed humps \u2013 MTR Children\u2019s Haven\/ Circular Drive and Buffelsfontein Road\/ Melsetter. (b) Speed humps \u2013 Timothy Str, Charlo, Richard Rd, Charlo, Handsworth Str, Newton Park. (c) Traffic Circle\/ Traffic Lights \u2013 Harold Str\/ Walter Rd, Handsworth\/3rd Ave Newton Park<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      SAFETY AND SECURITY DIRECTORATE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. Ongoing law enforcement i.r.o. speeding in Walter Road, Constance Road, Circular Drive and Martin Road, Charlo as well in Newton Park;<\/li>\n
      2. Anti-crime volunteers;<\/li>\n
      3. Installation of traffic cameras in Circular Drive and Walter Road, Charlo;<\/li>\n
      4. Roving traffic camera for ward.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        HOUSING AND LAND DIRECTORATE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        1. Enforcement of bylaws i.r.o. illegal business in Newton park (particularly 3rd Avenue and adjoining roads in Newton Park);<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTORATE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          1. Clearing of dumping in Fairview;<\/li>\n
          2. Clearing of overgrowth in 3rd Avenue dip to prevent flooding;<\/li>\n
          3. Clearing of overgrowth under bridge, on William Moffett, between Pine Road and Circular Drive to prevent flooding.<\/li>\n
          4. Clearing of alien vegetation in the Baakens valley.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            ELECTRICITY AND ENERGY DIRECTORATE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            1. Erection of permanent substation, William Moffett expressway, to replace existing temporary structure;<\/li>\n
            2. Maintenance of streetlights and implementation of further streetlights in Overbaakens\/Fairview.<\/li>\n
            3. Lighting for Heatherbank Reservoir, between Broadwood and Lovemore Heights Park Lighting for Handsworth street, park.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              B. BY-LAW PROMULGATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

              The Problem Building By-law and Heritage Resources Cultural Institutions By-Laws are available for review in an attempt to enable members of the public to identify areas that they may have a specific interest in or which has a bearing on them so that they may comment thereon before it is promulgated.<\/p>\n

              The abovementioned by-laws are available for scrutinizing at the ward office. Please contact my office on 041 367 1670 to arrange a date and time should you wish to peruse these documents.<\/p>\n

              C. NEW MUNICIPAL MANAGER FINALLY APPOINTED FOR METRO<\/strong>
              \n\u201c\u2026The Executive Mayor, Cllr \u00a0Zanoxolo Wayile, has welcomed our new City Manager, Dr Lindiwe Msengana-Ndlela, who joined the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality{recently}\u201d.<\/p>\n

              The Mayor said the small informal gathering\u00a0was\u00a0a courtesy gesture on the part of the Municipality to ensure that our new City Manager was properly handed over a \u201cdriver\u2019s licence\u201d as per all the processes involved.<\/p>\n

              \u201cThis gives us a message of hope, a renewed commitment. We will now be able to look at how we can\u00a0move forward in employing permanent executive managers,\u201d Wayile said.<\/p>\n

              Dr Msengana-Ndlela said that she was\u00a0impressed with the preparations made to ensure that she felt\u00a0welcome. \u201cI work in teams and I am really honoured and looking forward to become\u00a0one of the\u00a0active citizens of\u00a0this Metro,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

              * It should be noted by staff that Dr Msengana-Ndlela\u00a0will, in line with modern practice, be known as City Manager, not Municipal Manager\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

              Dr Lindiwe Msengana-Ndlela is a qualified and experienced administrator who has been appointed to be the Municipal Manager of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality (NMBMM), with effect from 01 March 2013. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a University Education Diploma from Rhodes University, a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Business Leadership from UNISA, and a PhD (Urban Governance, Leadership and Local Economic Development) from the University of Warwick in the UK.<\/p>\n

              D. LACK OF PROGRESS ON AUDITOR GENERAL\u2019S REPORT A MATTER OF CONCERN<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Internal Audit says that while Nelson Mandela Bay has \u201cmade progress in certain instances,\u201d the lack of progress in other areas is cause for concern.<\/p>\n

              In a report on matters of emphasis raised by the Auditor-General in his report for the 2010\/11 financial year, Internal Audit said that areas of concern include procurement, financial management, misconduct, non-compliance and corruption and the resulting fruitless and wasteful and irregular expenditure.<\/p>\n

              The report will be discussed at the next meeting of the Municipal Public Accounts Committee. Internal Audit added that management\u2019s responses to queries remained a challenge with regard to its efforts to monitor progress on the A-G\u2019s findings.<\/p>\n

              It\u2019s recommended that the Acting Municipal Manager, Acting Chief Financial Officer and Acting Chief Operating Officer should \u201cplay leading roles in timeously addressing the matters raised in the A-G\u2019s audit and management report to avoid further qualifications and increased risk to NMNM\u201d.<\/p>\n

              In addition, it recommended that directorates report progress made in implementing actions taken to address matters raised by the A-G on a monthly basis. Further, it said that Internal Audit should only test whether implementation has taken place once directorates confirm that this is the case.<\/p>\n

              Among matters of emphasis raised by the A-G in the 2010\/11 audit report were \u201csignificant uncertainties\u201d caused by the municipality\u2019s involvement in law suits to the tune of R165.2 million. In addition, the A-G pointed in his report to significant unauthorized, irregular and fruitless and wasteful expenditure.<\/p>\n

              E. THE 2013 GENERAL VALUATION ROLL NOW AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

              The 2013 General Valuation Roll is now available for inspection by residents of Nelson Mandela Bay on the municipal website (www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za) and all customer care centres from today.<\/p>\n

              Budget and Treasury Portfolio Committee Chairperson, Cllr Balu Naran, encourages residents to use this opportunity to inspect the valuation role on time.<\/p>\n

              \u201cPlease be mindful that as from yesterday, 18 February 2013, the valuation roll is available on our website for inspection until 19 April. The format is very user-friendly and residents should not have a problem accessing the information. However, if there are problems we do have dedicated staff available to deal with enquiries,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

              Property owners will receive a mailed notice containing an extract of the Valuation Roll pertaining to their property by the end of February. Residents can call 041 506 5555 if they did not receive the extract to update their information.<\/p>\n

              CLICK HERE<\/a> to find out how to object to your municipal property valuation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

              Members of the public who wish to object against information on the Valuation Roll can hand deliver the completed objection form<\/a> at any customer care centre, fax it to 0415065474 or post it to Valuations Office, P.O. Box 834, Port Elizabeth, 6000.<\/p>\n

              They can also visit any customer care centre, call 041 506 5555, e-mail customercare@mandelametro.gov.za or visit www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za for more information.

              \nF. SERVICE DELIVERY JOC (Joint Operations Centre) \u2013 HOW TO REPORT YOUR COMPLAINT<\/strong><\/p>\n

              The NNMB Service Delivery Joint Operations Centre is equipped to handle all municipal queries and is manned 24\/7 throughout the year. To facilitate a quick and easy experience, kindly note that the following processes should preferably be followed when logging complaints with the Service Delivery Call Centre (JOC).
              There are two options when reporting a complaint:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              1. Phoning the Service Delivery Call Centre (0800 20 50 50)<\/li>\n
              2. Emailing the Service Delivery Call Centre (waterleaks@mandelametro.gov.za).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                NB: When phoning please ask for the name of the person you are speaking to (the Call Centre Agent)\u00a0and insist on being given a reference number for your complaint.
                The following information is needed:<\/strong><\/p>\n