The ‘no swimming’ advisory for the Kleinmond Estuary was lifted on Thursday, 10 March 2022 and the lagoon is open for recreational activities.

The Overberg District Municipality's Health Department (ODM), who is responsible for recreational water quality for estuaries, are satisfied that the water is safe for public recreational use after re-sample results proved to be within allowable limits. Upon their instruction, the warning signage erected, were removed.

The Kleinmond Estuary was closed on 2 March 2022 after high levels of E.Coli and Enterococci were after the ODM’s water sampling programme during February 2022.

Following social media comments, it would appear that there is a misunderstanding as to the exact location of the alleged robbery.

Please take note that the report referring to the recycling dump site on a security Whats App group in Hermanus on Saturday 5 March 2022 in fact referred to an attempted robbery which took place at the old Hermanus Transfer Station, located near the corner of Swartdam and Mbeki Roads and not at the new Materials Recovery Facility (MRF).

The individual was busy offloading building rubble behind the Hermanus Transfer Station building in the area reserved for the area cleaning contractors to off-load the waste that they collect. The incident was witnessed by the on-site security and he went across to chase the individuals away.

Members of the public must take note that the old Hermanus Transfer Station is only open to the general public for the disposal of garden waste (front right-hand side as you enter through the gate).

Here is another opportunity for residents of Sandbaai (Ward 7) and Onrus/Vermont (Ward 13) to get assistance with their municipal accounts and/or to sort out water meter reading issues on Thursday, 10 March 2022 from 14:00 - 19:00 in the Sandbaai Hall.

This is not a public meeting with the Overstrand Mayor. It is an opportunity where people can address account queries and issues they might have.

The respective ward councillors of ward 7 and 13 will be in attendance.

The Overstrand Municipal Advisory Forum (OMAF) meeting will take place on Tuesday, 15 March 2022 at 18:00 in the Sandbaai Hall.

The strategic direction of the draft IDP (Integrated Development Plan) and Draft budget process for 2022/23 will be discussed.

COVID-19 protocols will be applied at the venue.  A maximum of 200 people will be allowed inside the venue. 

Reserve your seat with This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 12:00 on Monday, 14 March 2022. Enquires: Sylvia Block 028 313 8108.