Infrastructure Maintenance

Infrastructure maintenance LG Trading Enterprises has been appointed by Ndlambe municipality to assist with the municipality’s infrastructure maintenance responsibilities. The contractor was formally introduced by the deputy director infrastructure development to Cannon Rocks / Boknes water reticulation workgroup on the 6th of October 2026.
The appointment is for an initial period of 12 months with an option for the contract to be extended. The appointment is intended to strengthen the municipality’s capacity to maintain the water reticulation infrastructure in wards one and two improve the management and coordination of maintenance activities, and ensure that identified infrastructure needs are addressed in a structured and systematic manner.

LG Trading Enterprizes will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the water supply reticulation infrastructure serving Wards 1 and 2.  The scope of

At the heart of our village is the Cannon Rocks Ratepayers Association, a dedicated group of volunteers working to make Cannon Rocks the best it can be.  While independent from Ndlambe Municipality, we strive to collaborate closely with them for the benefit of our community.

responsibility does not include the repair of normal water leaks or the maintenance of the Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant.

The maintenance scope includes, amongst other the following infrastructure components:

• Booster pumps;
• Shut-off valves;
• Strainers;
• Two smaller water reservoirs, and
• Pressure Relief and Air Bleed Valves (installation at pre-determined locations)

The maintenance responsibility for the Cannon Rocks/Boknes water supply reticulation system will primarily focus on both:

• Corrective maintenance – the identification and repair of faults, failures or damaged infrastructure, and
• Preventative maintenance: routine inspections, servicing and maintenance intended to prevent equipment failure and prolong the operational life of the

The contractor is required to familiarise himself with the Boknes/Cannon Rocks area and develop a thorough understanding of the existing water reticulation system.  This familiarisation process will enable the contractor to identify infrastructure maintenance requirements, understand the operational characteristics of the system and respond more effectively to maintenancerelated issues.

Following the familiarisation process, LG Trading Enterprizes is required to prepare and submit a maintenance plan by 16 October 2026.  The maintenance plan should outline the proposed approach to both preventative and corrective maintenance, including the prioritisation of maintenance activities and the anticipated frequency of routine servicing.

All maintenance tasks and requests for services will be coordinated and allocated through the Deputy Director Infrastructure Development.  This process is intended to ensure that maintenance activities are properly prioritised, authorised, coordinated and monitored, while also providing a clear line of communication between the Municipality, the contractor and the relevant water reticulation workgroup.

Community awareness event the community awareness talk on the 26th of September 2026 was not only very informative but also an alarm regarding rabies amongst animals.

Mrs Anel Slabber,t the municipal dog / animal control officer, explained existing as well as new legislation relating to dogs and animals on the beach. She emphasized the importance of dogs being on a leash on both public ground and on beaches. whereas doctor Rene van Rheede van Oudtshoorn from the Department of Agriculture in Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth focused on rabies amongst animals as well as seals. She emphasized the potential fatal consequences of rabies stressing that a bite from an animal infected with rabies can pose a serious and potentially life-threatening danger to humans

Fresh, hot pannekoeke, and coffee was available from 09:00, ensuring that everyone is happily fed while attending the talk.  The sale of pannekoeke ended up with an amazing amount of R2,000.00 net profit and will be used for the replacement of items in the neighbouring playpark.  Thank you for the spontaneous turn-up to the Community Awareness Event.

At the heart of our village is the Cannon Rocks Ratepayers Association, a dedicated group of volunteers working to make Cannon Rocks the best it can be.  While independent from Ndlambe Municipality, we strive to collaborate closely with them for the benefit of our community.

Following the cable theft of Eskom power supply lines opposite the Cannon Rocks Cabins at the beginning of September 2026, the Boknes/Cannon Rocks took proactive steps to strengthen security in the area.  Two existing security cameras were relocated, and an additional camera was installed to extend the surveillance area and provide improved monitoring coverage.

Help Us Brighten Our Play Parks – In preparation for the upcoming festive season, both of our community play parks need to be repainted to ensure they are looking fresh, colourful and welcoming for our children and visitors.  If you have a litre or two of suitable paint for wooden surfaces available, your donation would be greatly appreciated.  Cash donations towards the purchase of paint would also be most welcome. Every contribution, big or small, will make a difference and help us get the play parks ready for the festive season. 🌈

For donations   or  further information, please  contact  Adéle  du  Plessis on 082 3918025. Thank you for supporting our community and helping us keep our play parks looking their best! ❤