Notice is hereby given in terms of section 19 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 32 of 2000, that a Special Council meeting will take place at 11:00 on MONDAY, 29 JANUARY 2024 in the Council Chambers, 26 Long Street, Bredasdorp at Overberg District Municipality.

R BOSMAN
MUNICIPAL MANAGER / MUNISIPALE BESTUURDER
26 LONG STREET
BREDASDORP
7280

2024.01.16

PROGRAMME NAME: EMERGENCY MUNICIPAL LOADSHEDDING RELIEF GRANT

REPORTING PERIOD: December 2023                    REPORT NUMBER:  10/2023

PROJECT NAME: Procurement of Back-Up Generators for Overberg Region

SUMMARY OF APPROVED SCOPE OF WORK PER PROJECT
As per business plan submitted on 3 March 2023, ODM to purchase and ensure the safe-keeping of three (3) 100 KVA generators for use by the District Municipality and the four (4) Local Municipalities in the Overberg region as and when required on a first come, first serve basis in response to the prolong load-shedding, thereby mitigating the impact on the provision of basic services and potential health risks.

The following equipment will be purchase and installed:

• 1 x 100 KVA generator with 10 KVA UPS for Disaster Management Centre
• 2 x 100 KVA mobile back-up generators mounted on custom built twin axle trailers.

PROCURED OR INSTALLED ASSET LOCATION(S)

PROCURED ASSET INFORMATION

OVERALL PROGRESS AND EXPENDITURE TO DATE
Below is a schedule that indicated the actual cost of R1 547 491 already paid and the committed cost of R52 509 for which deliveries/payments are awaited:

The two generators that was delivered on 29 June 2023, had since been mounted on the trailers and the mobile units are temporarily stationed at the Fire Brigade in Bredasdorp. Once the cable connections had been completed, the units will be deployed to the ODM depots at Caledon and Swellendam to serve as backup generators for the site offices and petrol pumps situated at these depots. From these locations, the mobile generators could then easily be deployed to assist with any dire needs at the nearby local municipalities in the Overberg District. The connections cost and cabling, necessary to connect the mobile emergency generators to operate, was not provided for in the original business plan. However, there is sufficient funding available within the grant allocation to cater for these necessary requirements.  

PROGRAMME CHART AND CASHFLOW PROJECTIONS
The grant payment had been received in full and an amended TPA signed for roll-overs.

ANTICIPATED RISKS AND CHALLENGES
The mobile units will be deployed to be mobilized from Caledon and Swellendam depots once the cable connection installations had been completed. The cables were finally delivery in November 2023 and installation should be completed by the end of December 2023. Unfortunately, there was a further delay with some of the connection parts that was delivered incorrectly and the expected commissioning is now end of January 2024.

MITIGATING ACTIONS
An approval for roll-over of the unspent grant had been received from PT on 18 August 2023 and approved by Council in the Adjustment budget on 21 August 2023.

UPDATED MONTHLY PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
An updated public announcement was published on ODM’s website on 7 December 2023 on link: https://odm.org.za/emergency-municipal-loadshedding-relief-grant-monthly-statement-november-2023

RG Bosman
Municipal Manager
Overberg District Municipality
Date: 2024/01/08

The Overberg District Municipality, owners of Uilenkraalsmond Resort and Die Dam Resort (subsidiaries of the municipality), wishes to inform the general public that no official websites and/or social media pages exist for these Resorts.

Bookings for the Resorts may only be done telephonically or via email to the administrative official/s at the Resorts. Authorized information for the Resorts can be found on the Overberg District Municipality’s Website and Facebook page. No person, business or entity is allowed to advertise and/or solicit bookings of the Resorts for personal gain. Any unauthorized commercial use of the Resorts’ names or their materials is expressly prohibited.

By this disclaimer, the Overberg District Municipality dissociates itself from any unauthorized business carried out with the names of Uilenkraalsmond Resort and Die Dam Resort. The Overberg District Municipality exempts itself from all possible liability claims that may occur through the use of illegal websites and social media pages, or any unauthorized person, business or entity

To our visitors to the Overberg a warm welcome and trust that you will enjoy your well deserved holiday, in this, the most beautiful part of our country. Cherish the time together with your family and friends.

To our highly motivated and totally committed men and women in emergency services, I salute you and your loved ones who continue to provide the much needed support in the Overberg.

May the joy and celebration of Christmas also be with you and your loved ones during this time.

Mag ons, Overberg Gemeenskap, asook al die besoekers aan ons streek, ‘n ware Christusfees ervaar hierdie jaar.

Ek en my Raad wens u almal ‘n vreugdevolle feesseisoen en ‘n voorspoedige 2024 toe.

Sakkie Franken
Executive Mayor
Overberg District Municipality