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1 April 2026 Public Notice: Draft Amended 2022-2027 IDP, Draft 2026/2027 Medium Term Revenue & Expenditure Framework and Multi-Year Budget – Open for Comment

Notice 20/2026

Draft Amended 2022-2027 IDP, Draft 2026/2027 Medium Term Revenue & Expenditure Framework and Multi-Year Budget

Open for Comment

Notice is hereby given that the Garden Route District Municipal Council’s Draft Amended Integrated Development Plan for the period 2022-2027 and the Medium Term Revenue and Expenditure Framework (MTREF) Draft Multi-Year Budget for the period 2026/2027-2028/2029, were compiled in accordance with the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act 2000 (Act 32 of 2000) and Municipal Finance Management Act 2003 (Act 56 of 2003).

These documents were considered by the Garden Route District Council at a Council meeting held on Tuesday, 31 March 2026.

These documents will be available for public inspection and comments at all main local libraries, satellite offices and the Garden Route District Municipality’s IDP Unit, 54 York Street George and on the GRDM municipal website.

All comments and inputs must be directed to “The Municipal Manager, Garden Route District Municipality, 54 York Street, George 6530”, rekords@gardenroute.gov.za

Persons who are unable to read or write are encouraged to contact the Garden Route District Municipality during ordinary office hours, where they will be assisted to formulate their written comments/objections.

Written comments and inputs regarding the above documents must reach the Office of the Municipal Manager on/or before 30 April 2026.

Please contact the District IDP Manager (Ms Mercy James) or Budget Manager (Ms Louise Hoek) at 044 803 1300, rekords@gardenroute.gov.za with any enquiries.

M STRATU
MUNICIPAL MANAGER

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26 June 2025 Public Notice: Third Adjustment Budget 2024/2025 Approved

Third Adjustment Budget 2024/2025 Approved

Notice 66/2025

Notice is hereby given that the Garden Route District Municipal Council’s Third Adjustments Budget for the period 2024/2025-2026/2027, was compiled in accordance with the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act 2003 (Act 56 of 2003).

This document was approved by the Garden Route District Municipality at a District Council meeting held on Thursday, 26 June 2025.

This document will be available for public inspection and comments on the GRDM municipal website www.gardenroute.gov.za from 27 June 2025.

Members of the public are invited to submit written comments or representations to the municipality in respect of this document. All comments and inputs must be directed to:
The Acting The Municipal Manager
Garden Route District Municipality
54 York Street
George
6530

Please contact the Budget Manager (Ms Louise Hoek) at 044 803 1300 with any enquiries.

N Raisa-Mlandu
Acting Municipal Manager
Garden Route District Municipality

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28 May 2025 Media Release: Garden Route District Municipality Approves Final Budget for 2025/2026 Financial Year

Media Release: Garden Route District Municipality Approves Final Budget for 2025/2026 Financial Year

28 May 2025

The Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) has approved its final annual budget with a surplus on 27 May 2025 for the 2025/2026 financial year which is accessible from 1 July. Executive Mayor Andrew Stroebel tabled the planned expenses and revenues of the GRDM which was unanimously adopted by Council.

“I would like to express my gratitude to all officials involved in the planning of this budget, and to the GRDM Council for its unanimous endorsement. This is not merely the Mayor’s budget, but a budget for the people, shaped by our shared priorities and values, said Executive Mayor Andrew Stroebel.

“It is also important for me to mention that no new loans were taken out to fund this budget. The 2025/2026 budget is fully financed through existing and available resources. We remain committed to responsible and sustainable financial management.”

The total operating revenue for the GRDM is R557,4 million, while the capital budget is R108,9 million.

Where does the GRDM Funding come from?

The GRDM’s funding is primarily sourced from various grants.

  • RSC Levies Replacement: R164 101 000
  • Equitable Share: R23 925 000
  • Local Government Financial Management Grant: R1 000 000
  • Municipal Accreditation Grant: R1 500 000
  • Expanded Public Works Programme: R2 293 000
  • Municipal Fire Service Capacity Support Grant: R3 000 000
  • Safety Imitative Implementation: R1 000 000
  • Integrated Transport Planning: R982 000
  • Rural Roads Asset Management Systems Grant: R2 843 000

Turnaround Strategies for Revenue Enhancement

The properties not required for service delivery will be considered for leasing or alienation. A new tariff will be included for municipal resorts, in particular caravan/tent stands, whereby pensioners who choose to stay for one month up to three months out of season, will be charged R3300.00 per month (all inclusive). This should attract more visitors to our resorts and also boost tourism and spending along the Garden Route.

The GRDM remains committed to delivering quality services and maintaining fiscal discipline.

Feature image: Executive Mayor Andrew Stroebel (right) next to the GRDM Deputy Executive Mayor,  Ald. Vlancio Donson.

ENDS

27 February 2025 Public Notice: Second Adjustment Budget 2024/2025 Approved

Notice 14/2025

SECOND ADJUSTMENTS BUDGET 2024/2025

Notice is hereby given that the Garden Route District Municipal Council’s Second Adjustments Budget for the period 2024/2025-2026/2027, was compiled in accordance with the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act
2003 (Act 56 of 2003).

This document was approved by the Garden Route District Municipality at a District Council meeting held on Tuesday, 25 February 2025.

This document will be available for public inspection and comments on the GRDM municipal website www.gardenroute.gov.za.

Members of the public are invited to submit written comments or representations to the municipality in respect of this document.
All comments and inputs must be directed to “The Municipal Manager, Garden Route District Municipality, 54 York Street, George 6530”.

Please contact the Budget Manager (Ms Louise Hoek) at 044 803 1300 with any enquiries.

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M G Stratu
Municipal Manager
Garden Route District Municipality

28 March 2024 Public Notice: Draft Budget 2024/2025-2026/2027 open for Comments

Public Notice: Draft Budget 2024/2025-2026/2027 – open for Comments

Notice 39/2024

Notice is hereby given that the Garden Route District Municipal Council’s Draft Budget for the period 2024/2025-2026/2027, was compiled in accordance with the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act 2003 (Act 56 of 2003).

This document was noted by the Garden Route District Municipality at a District Council meeting held on Wednesday, 27 March 2024.

This document will be available for public inspection and comments on the GRDM municipal website www.gardenroute.gov.za from 28 March 2024.

Members of the public is invited to submit written comments or representations to the municipality in respect of this document. All comments and inputs must be directed to:
The Municipal Manager
Garden Route District Municipality
54 York Street
George, 6530

Please contact the Budget Manager (Ms Louise Hoek) at 044 803 1300 with any enquiries.

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M G Stratu
Municipal Manager
Garden Route District Municipality

27 March 2024: Public Notice – Fourth Adjustment Budget 2023/2024 Approved

Notice 37/2024

PUBLIC NOTICE: FOURTH ADJUSTMENT BUDGET 2023/2024 APPROVED

Notice is hereby given that the Garden Route District Municipal Council’s Fourth Adjustment Budget for the period 2023/2024-2025/2026, was compiled in accordance with the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act 2003 (Act 56 of 2003).

This document was approved by the Garden Route District Municipality at a District Council meeting held on Wednesday, 27 March 2024.

This document will be available for public inspection and comments on the GRDM municipal website from 28 March 2024.

Members of the public are invited to submit written comments or representations to the municipality in respect of this document. All comments and inputs must be directed to:
The Municipal Manager,
Garden Route District Municipality,
54 York Street, George 6530.

Please contact the Budget Manager (Ms Louise Hoek) at 044 803 1300 with any enquiries.

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M G Stratu
Municipal Manager
Garden Route District Municipality

20 November 2023 Public Notice: (IDP)/Budget and PMS Representative Forum meeting

NOTICE NO 150/2023

INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLANNING (IDP)/BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (PMS) REPRESENTATIVE FORUM MEETING

In terms of section 16 (1) (a) (i) and 17 (1) (a) – (e) of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act No 32 of 2000, a notice is hereby given that Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) will hold its IDP/Budget and PMS Representative Forum meeting in order to encourage and create conditions for the local community to participate in the affairs of the municipality.

The meeting is scheduled as follows:
Date:  23 November 2023
Time:  9:30

The session will be broadcast live on Eden FM and the Garden Route District Municipality’s Facebook page.

The Garden Route Communities, Councillors, Ward Committees, Community Development Workers, Faith Based Organisations, Community Based Organisations, Intergovernmental Forums, Farmers associations, Business Communities and Rate Payers Associations who wish to take part in the IDP/Budget and PMS Representative Forum meeting, are welcome to attend.

RSVP: nontokozo@gardenroute.gov.za.

For further enquiries, please contact Ms Mercy James (IDP Unit) at tel no: 044 803 1431.

MG STRATU
MUNICIPAL MANAGER

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IDP/BUDGET and PMS Representative Forum meeting to take place on 23 November 2023

IDP/BUDGET and PMS Representative Forum meeting to take place on 23 November 2023

In terms of sections 16(1)(a)(i) and 17(1)(a) – (e) of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act No 32 of 2000, a notice is hereby given that the Garden Route District Municipality will hold its IDP/Budget and Performance Representative Forum meeting to encourage and create conditions for the local community to participate in the affairs of the municipality.

The meeting is scheduled as follows:
Date: 23 November 2023
Time: 09:00
Live broadcast by Eden FM: 09h30 – 10h15

George Municipality, Knysna Municipality, Greater Oudtshoorn Municipality, Kannaland Munisipaliteit, Mossel Bay Municipality, Hessequa Municipality, Bitou Municipality and GCIS Garden Route

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31 October 2023: Public Notice – Second Adjustment Budget 2023/2024 Approved

Notice 144/2023

PUBLIC NOTICE: SECOND ADJUSTMENT BUDGET 2023/2024 APPROVED

Notice is hereby given that the Garden Route District Municipal Council’s Second Adjustment Budget for the period 2023/2024-2025/2026, was compiled in accordance with the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act 2003 (Act 56 of 2003).

This document was approved by the Garden Route District Municipality at a District Council meeting held on Wednesday, 25 October 2023.

This document will be available for public inspection and comments on the GRDM municipal website from 31 October 2023.

Members of the public is invited to submit written comments or representations to the municipality in respect of this document.

All comments and inputs must be directed to:
The Municipal Manager,
Garden Route District Municipality, 54 York
Street, George 6530.

For more information, please contact Ms Louise Hoek at 044 803 1300.

Download the documents here:

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M G Stratu
Municipal Manager
Garden Route District Municipality

29 August 2023 Public Notice: Roll-over Adjustment Budget 2023/2024 – Open for Public Comment

PUBLIC NOTICE: ROLL-OVER ADJUSTMENT BUDGET 2023/2024

Open for Public Comment

Notice is hereby given that the Garden Route District Municipal Council’s Roll-Over Adjustment Budget for the period 2023/2024-2025/2026, was compiled in accordance with the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act 2003 (Act 56 of 2003).

This document was approved by the Garden Route District Municipality at a District Council meeting held on Friday, 25 August 2023.

This document is available for public inspection and comments on the GRDM municipal website at www.gardenroute.gov.za.

Members of the public are invited to submit written comments or representations to the municipality in respect of this document.

All comments and inputs must be directed to:
“The Municipal Manager
Garden Route District Municipality
54 York Street
George, 6530”.

Please contact the Budget Manager (Ms Louise Hoek) at 044 803 1300 with any enquiries.

M G Stratu
Municipal Manager
Garden Route District Municipality
Notice number: 116/2023

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