Overstrand Municipality will spend R258.3 million in the 2025/26 fiscal year on, amongst others, the upgrading and improvement of infrastructure in the municipal area.

Here’s what residents and businesses can expect in terms of major projects aimed at developing our communities, improving service delivery and supporting long-term growth.

Projects at a glance

Building on the municipality’s commitment to community wellness and youth development, a total of R33.9 million (comprised of both own funds and external grants) has been allocated for sport and recreation projects.

Included are the R12.2-million upgrade of the Mount Pleasant sports grounds, the R10.6-million upgrade of the Hawston Sports Complex and the R8.8-million upgrade of Kleinmond’s sports facilities.

A further one million will go towards upgrading Kleinmond’s slipway.

In terms of electrical infrastructure, more than R60 million will be spent of which approximately R10 million will go towards the planning and construction of the new Still Street 66 kV/11 kV substation in Hermanus. Other major projects include upgrades to MV/LV networks in Gansbaai, Stanford, Hermanus, Hawston and Kleinmond.

Ninety-one million rand has been allocated for water and sewerage infrastructure, of which R30.4 million has been earmarked for the upgrade and refurbishment of the Buffelsrivier water treatment works, R12.7 million for the replacement of ageing water pipes across the municipality and R7 million for a new disinfection system at the Preekstoel waste-water plant.

Other major projects include upgrading of:

• pump stations and rising mains (R13 million),
• the Preekstoel water-treatment works and Hermanus wellfields (> R6 million),
• disinfection systems at waste-water plants (R6 million), and
• Pearly Beach’s water system (R4.2 million).

Housing projects will benefit from a R24.5-million provincial grant for low-cost housing services, enabling better living conditions for qualifying residents.

A total of R17.4 million has been allocated to roads, with R11.4 million directed specifically towards road-related initiatives, including vehicles.

In particular, R6 million in grant funding will go towards the rehabilitation of roads and storm-water systems in Zwelihle.

Funds allocated for waste management will mostly go towards the upgrading of landfill sites and transfer stations, with the inclusion of the Gansbaai weighbridge (R840 000) and the perimeter wall at the Hermanus Transfer Station (R3.3 million).

A further R800 000 has been earmarked for improvements to drop-off facilities in Hawston (R600 000) and Pringle Bay (R200 000).

In support of improved service delivery and the safe and effective maintenance of infrastructure, a total of R24.150 million has been allocated to expand Overstrand Municipality’s fleet. This will go towards the acquisition of:

• 2X refuse compactors – R6 million
• 1X fire truck – R3.5 million
• 3X digger loaders and 3X tipper trucks – R8.25 million
• 2X hydraulic cranes – R6.4 million

Although the municipality’s financial year runs from 1 July 2025 till 30 June 2026, all planned projects are listed under the 2025/26 – 2027/28 capital budget. Full details can be viewed at www.overstrand.gov.za > Documents > Budget