PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Gwaing, Schaapkop and Meulen River Integrated River Management Plans
Issued by George Municipality, 15 August 2025
George Municipality invites the public and interested parties to comment on the Draft River Management Plans (incl. Maintenance Management Plans) for the Gwaing, Schaapkop & Meulen Rivers. The Municipality appointed Zutari (Pty) Ltd to develop Integrated River Management Plans (RMPs).
These plans, which include Maintenance Management Plans (MMPs), aim to facilitate efficient maintenance of existing infrastructure while improving the ecological functioning and ecosystem services of these vital watercourses.
The Draft RMPs are available for public review and comment from 15 August 2025 to 15 September 2025.
Access to Documents:
• Online:
o Gwaing RMP: View Here (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WYJSvK614Tk9ZumcoICXozV-JCmxqReB?usp=sharing )
o Schaapkop RMP: View Here (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1K8sPSBXG0IbN2OKv948Si2heu8bxHzKv?usp=sharing )
o Meulen RMP: View Here (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wpzDa0tEWAs-UyDTpBV8206SuwBi6__o?usp=sharing )
• Hard Copies:
o George Public Library, Caledon Street, George
o First Floor Reception, Planning and Development Offices, 46 Market Street, George
Open Day – Public Engagement:
• Date: Thursday, 28 August 2025
• Time: 08:30 to 15:30 (Presentation at 11:00)
• Venue: Training Room, Ground Floor, Planning and Development Directorate Offices (formerly York Hostel), 46 Market Street, George
Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) are encouraged to register, review the documents, and submit written comments within the review period. Requests to register and comments must include full contact details.
To access both notices about this public participation process, follow this link:
https://www.george.gov.za/planning-and-development-cat/public-notices/planning-and-development/
Submit comments to:
Wynand Loftus – Zutari (Pty) Ltd
Email: PPP@zutari.com | Tel: 044 805 5458 | PO Box 509, George, 6530
Project enquiries:
Ms. Lauren Josias – Environmental Officer, George Municipality
Tel: 044 801 9451
