Bitou Water Assessment Report
Dear Members, Attached is an assessment of the general state of Bitou's water affairs, authored by Peter Pyke, a highly experienced civil engineer who advises…
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Waste Management Report
Dear Members, Attached is a report by our engineering advisor, Bill Alexander which you may find of interest. He has been monitoring the solid waste department…
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Wastewater Collection, Treatment & Disposal Facilities - Bill Alexander
INTRODUCTION I took over the oversight of the Waste Water Treatment and Disposal Facilities from Oliver Rissik in May of this year. I wish to thank Oliver for…
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Pro-Action Committee Report 2021 - Len Swimmer
Last February, a sub-committee called Pro-Action was established within the Ratepayers' Association to fast-track specific projects. The two primary projects…
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Council Oversight Report 2021 - Debi Nicholson
Breakdown of Bitou governance and democracy. Governance in Bitou once again went from bad to worse collapsing completely after April 2021 when both parties…
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Roads Report 2021 - Christo Vlok
Generally the roads in Plett are in reasonable condition and there is a plan in place for resurfacing, although a very low budget has been allowed for this…
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Waste Collection, Handling and Disposal Facilities Report 2021 - Bill Alexander
INTRODUCTION I took over the oversight of the Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Facilities from Peter Gaylard in May of this year. I wish to thank Peter for…
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Water Report 2021 - Peter Pyke
The water catchments serving the Plett area seem to have escaped the severe drought being experienced inland and in the Eastern Cape. Rainfall has been…
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Electrical Power Report 2021 - Oliver Rissik
The Electrical Department has developed an in-house monthly maintenance plan. Despite budget cuts the general maintenance has proceeded reasonably well.…
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Town Planning Report 2021 - Stuart Comline
Applications are submitted on a continuous and ongoing basis to the Municipal Planning Department. Most of these are normal applications for new house building…
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Airport Report 2021 - Steve Pattinson
Where we find ourselves In stark contrast to the demise of many South African airports lost to municipal neglect, the Plettenberg Bay airport ends the year in…
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Service Delivery Update
One of the activities of the Plett Ratepayers and Residents’ Association is to monitor the service delivery, maintenance, upgrading and forward planning of…
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Airport Report – Mike Pearce
The year started with several issues outstanding from 2019. The Airport forum, consisting of the Council and interested stakeholders, has still not got off the…
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Power and Water Reports – Oliver Rissik
Water. Due to recent good rains during August and September, the current water situation in Bitou is stable. However, shortly before the rains, phase 1 water…
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Municipal Matters & Town Planning - Len Swimmer
The RPA's function relating to town planning and development, and the parameters to which the RPA must confine itself, is an oversight responsibility. Our…
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Council and Litigation Report - Debi Nicholson
The Ratepayers' Association's shift of focus to ensuring good governance has gathered momentum in the past year. Bad governance on the part of Council and…
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Roads Report – Peter Pyke
This portfolio was taken up in June 2020 having been vacant. Your PBRRA intends to monitor Supply Chain Management tenders in future to see who the work is…
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RPA Committee Monthly Report - July 2020
Dear Members Below is Oliver Rissik's Power and Water monthly report, for your information. Plett Ratepayers Committee Monthly Report – July 2020 Power 1. The…
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Water & Power Report - June 2020
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The Hidden Cost of NOT Recycling.
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Keeping a diligent eye over water, electricity and sewerage activities for Plett
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Waste Management Report 1st May 2019
Waste Management Report 1 st May 2019 Landfill Site: The site remained closed during the month and work on repairing the boundary fences was completed. Aurecon…
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Plett Ratepayers Association Power and Water Report – Wed. 6th February 2019
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Plett Ratepayers Association Waste Management Report 6th February 2019
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