Hermanus water supply

Hermanus water supply was a disaster waiting to happen. The council's own sub committee's have been telling them this for years. (see below)

Comment by Audit & Performance Committee in Annual report 2009-2010

Water Management

In recent times, the provision of water has presented a serious threat to the O M & is a potential risk. According to information provided to the Committee, the water reticulation systems in certain areas (Betty’s Bay and Voëlklip) have deteriorated to the extent that water losses of up to 60 % are experienced.

The current water crisis in the Greater Hermanus Area

also indicates that the strategic plan regarding water provision in the Overstrand needs urgent attention by Council and senior management. Particularly in the light of unpredictable weather patterns, the Audit Committee is of the opinion that this matter must be dealt with as a top

priority