New HPP sets example for the region

This is the good NEWS – Ed.

The new-look HPP should serve as an example to all communities in the Overstrand of what can be achieved with the establishment of a Special Rating Area (SRA).

Several processes to establish SRAs in the region have been ongoing for several years and, unfortunately, the impact of Covid-19 has led to the establishment of SRAs in Onrus/ Vermont and Kleinmond being postponed for a year. It is expected that these SRAs will start functioning from 1 July 2021.

The different SRA processes have elicited serious debate by those who either support or oppose them. In short, an SRA is the establishment of a non-profit company that delivers additional top-up services to those offered by the municipality. These include, amongst others, public safety, cleansing services, maintenance of infrastructure, and upgrading of the environment. The cost of these services is recouped through a special levy that is payable to the municipality along with your monthly rates and taxes.

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