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 the Plett Ratepayers’ Association. We think you will find it of interest. We will also be sending you a detailed report on Bitou’s water restrictions in a couple of days […]
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 for a couple years and is sharing his professional expertise. The questions he posed to the municipality in his report have been responded to in red type. We are […]
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 the excellent work he has done looking after this portfolio for several years. The wastewater infrastructure consists of gravity sewers, pump stations and the wastewater treatment works. […]
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 tackled during this term were: Supporter Membership Affiliation: A resolution to introduce a Supporter affiliation to the Plett Ratepayers’ Association was circulated to RA members last September and was passed with an overwhelming response. Anyone can join Supporters who share […]
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 with great fanfare and much posturing supported a long overdue vote of no confidence in Mayor Peter Lobese. No sooner had the deed been done, the DA reneged on their agreement […]
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 purpose. In an ideal world, roads should be resurfaced while they are still in reasonable condition before they deteriorate too much. Often planning is poor because correct […]
