As the majority of the reservoirs in Greater Hermanus is running dry, the Overstrand Municipal teams are rolling out JoJo tanks to the communities to supply water.  These tanks are filled with tanker trucks at regular intervals. However, water is being carted from Stanford at present, which is the closest reliable source.  As can be expected, this impacts on the turnaround times of the trucks which can take up to three hours.

This morning the Municipal Manager met with all the relevant role-players to discuss and agree on a plan to roll out the provision of water for essential use, taking into account the limited resources at our disposal.

Currently we have approximately 30 water stations with JoJo tanks over the Greater Hermanus area. There are also a number of critical users like the hospitals and the old age homes which also need to be serviced. 

Bags filled with litter were prevented from entering the sea at the Onrus Estuary thanks to volunteers who conducted a clean-up after heavy rains.

Most rivers such as Onrust river, came down strong and transported large volumes of plastic bottles, containers and packaging downstream and onto the beaches.

We are applauding all who are rolling up their sleeves and working together to collect and remove litter.

Pictured here are volunteers Josh Bryant (left), Sharlu Grobbelaar, Victor Holloway.

N2 Sir Lowry's Pass open

R43 Botrivier to Hermanus open

R43 Hermanus to Stanford to Gansbaai open

R326 between Van Brakel Stoor and Stanford open

R44 Clarence Drive between Rooi Els and Gordon's Bay closed

R44 Palmiet bridge open with Stop/Go

R44 Rooi Els to Kleinmond and Arabella crossing open

R320 Hemel-en-Aarde closed

R321 Karwyderskraal closed