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EDITOR: BETTIE GILIOMEE
FURTHER RESTRICTIONS LOOM: CALL FOR RENEWED CONSERVATION EFFORTS
Bay dams reach new lows REPORTER
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HE Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s dam levels are fast approaching the 20% mark as their combined levels reached 24% last week. In a statement, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor Athol Trollip said, although the Nooitgedacht Low Level Water Scheme will provide additional water security to Nelson Mandela Bay, not all supply sources
can be supplemented from the same water system. “As a result, further water restrictions will inevitably follow if the situation deteriorates even further. “With only 10.29% of recorded water supply, Kouga Dam is the most affected, while Churchill Dam languishes at 18.08%. On Monday, the other dams, namely Groendal and Impofu, had a recorded supply of 48.11% and 36.55%, which Trollip called “a clear sign of hard times ahead”. He said the city would need to strengthen its
water conservation efforts to avert a looming disaster. “With no prediction of meaningful rains soon, the new water levels call for a renewed sense of commitment from all metro residents, businesses and other relevant stakeholders. While we acknowledge the impact the municipality’s watersaving awareness campaigns have had since their initial roll-out, the metro continues to experience high water consumption from both domestic users and businesses,” he said. Trollip said, as the administration, they
wished to make a clarion call on residents to assist in preventing a drought disaster by monitoring their household consumption and further tightening water conservation efforts. “We also appreciate the continued vigilance from residents who are consistently reporting water leaks. Through their efforts, we have been able to repair 5 938 water leaks during the first three months of 2018. “Our efforts to save water have been supported by both internal plumbing teams and appointed contractors,” Trollip said.
Bikers rev up for Blikkies Run
With winter creeping closer once again, the Wings Motorcycle Club (MCC) is preparing to host their non-perishable food collection drive for charity, better known as the Blikkies Run, at the Zwartkops Rowing Club on Saturday from 10:00. The initiative is held in support of the People Opposing Poverty in Society (POPS) Foundation’s winter feeding programme. According to Ebrahim Abrahams, Wings MCC chairman, they are aiming to collect more than a thousand items of canned and other non-perishable foods. Children from children’s homes will be entertained and there will be activities to keep families hopping throughout the day. A donation of non-perishable food will grant access to the event. For more info, contact Ebrahim Abrahams on 083 292 3991. Pictured here are Wings MCC members, from left, Avril Claasen, Ebrahim Abrahams, Irfaan Johnson and Edris Smith getting ready for the Blikkies Run. PHOTO:SUPPLIED