Ward 12 Nelson Mandela Bay

🚰 WATER SUPPLY UPDATE | 17:20

The Municipality has advised that high turbidity levels at the Nooitgedagt Water Treatment Works continue to limit the amount of water that can be treated and supplied without compromising water quality.

As a result, the Chelsea Reservoir is again at a low level, and some residents may continue to experience low pressure or intermittent water supply.

I will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.

Kind regards,
Cllr Vernon Boggenpoel
Ward 12 NMBM

💧Water truck is at Hunters Shopping Centre.
8 June 2026 @ 13:40

Refuse Collection Update:

5 June 2026

I have just received an update from the depot at 11:50.

The affected areas are still awaiting a refuse truck, as the available truck is currently completing its first route.

Collection will commence as soon as the truck becomes available.

Kind regards,
Cllr Vernon Boggenpoel
Ward 12 NMBM

Good morning Residents,

Please be advised that there will be a delay in refuse collection today due to operational challenges.

The affected areas are: • Morningside • Kabega Park • Francis Evatt Park • Bridgemeade • Parsons Vlei • Van der Stel

The collection teams are working to resolve the situation and services will resume as soon as possible.

Kind regards,
Cllr Vernon Boggenpoel
Ward 12 NMBM

🚨Instruction and Immediate Actions:

• Suspend classes from Wednesday, 03 June 2026 to Thursday, 04 June 2026 in all flagged areas as high risk during this period.

• In other areas in the province, District Directors must assess the situation, prioritize safety, avoid any possible loss of life and ensure that learners, staff members and officials are permitted to go to work only when it is safe to do so.

• School principals must arrange alternative communication channels for Schoolwork.

Good evening Residents,

I have been informed that the Chelsea Reservoir level has dropped to just 7% as of 17:15 today.

The exact cause is not yet clear, and I have requested further information. The municipality indicated they are making adjustments to prioritize high-lying areas in Kariega and inflow from Nooitgedaght remains restricted.

I will share updates as soon as they become available.

Kind regards,
Cllr Vernon Boggenpoel
Ward 12 NMBM

Updates Weather Warning for Nelson Mandela Bay

02 June 2026

The South African Weather Service has intensified the original warning was issued.

Updated forecasts indicate up to 200 mm of rainfall between Wednesday and Thursday.
Expected rainfall:
Wednesday: Up to 100 mm
Thursday: Approximately 50–100 mm
Rainfall probabilities:
Tuesday night: 30% chance of light rain
Wednesday: 100% chance of rain
Thursday: 80% chance of rain
Friday: Continued light rainfall, mainly in the morning

The previous Level 5 warning for Nelson Mandela Bay has been upgraded to a Level 8 warning.

The decision was based on:
Increased rainfall projections.
Saturated ground conditions following recent heavy rainfall.
The significant damage caused by the previous weather event.

The Level 8 warning is effective from Wednesday into Thursday.

Additional Marine Warning

A Yellow Level 2 warning for damaging waves has been issued for Nelson Mandela Bay.
Waves of 4–5 metres are expected along the coast.

Residents are advised that high tides will be experienced at the following times: Wednesday 5am and 17:25, Thursday 05:30 and 18:00. Residents are advised to take caution when making use of the beaches.

Good afternoon Residents,

Please be advised that another Cut-Off Low weather system is expected to affect the Eastern Cape from Wednesday, 3 June, through Thursday, 4 June 2026.

Current forecasts indicate the possibility of heavy rainfall across Nelson Mandela Bay, which may result in localized flooding, waterlogged roads, and other weather-related disruptions.

Residents are encouraged to monitor weather updates, take the necessary precautions, and avoid unnecessary travel during periods of heavy rain.

I will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Stay safe.
Cllr Vernon Boggenpoel
Ward 12 NMBM

Ward 12 Branch meeting is underway💙

WATER DISRUPTION UPDATE - CHELSEA RESERVOIR ZONE

25 MAY 2026

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform residents that the Chelsea Reservoir is currently experiencing low reservoir storage levels. System adjustments are being done to help the network recover.

Water disruptions or low pressure could be experienced in the following areas:
📍 Baywest
📍 Rowallan Park
📍 Sherwood
📍 Lorraine
📍 Ben Kamma
📍 Beverley Grove
📍 Theescombe / Lake Farm / Colleen Glen
📍 Hunters Retreat
📍 Kabega Park
📍 Morningside
📍 Linton Grange
📍 Framesby
📍 Malabar
📍 Sunridge Park
📍 Westering
📍 Cotswold
📍 Fernglen

The Municipality apologises for the inconvenience caused.

Further updates will be provided timeously.