Bergrivier Municipality, with its central administration in Piketberg, serves an area of 4 407 square kilometres and a total population of 56 000 people. The area extends to Piketberg, Velddrif, Porterville, Redelinghuys, Eendekuil and Aurora. We also cover the smaller towns of Dwarskersbos and Laaiplek as well as the Moravian Church-owned towns of Wittewater and Goedverwacht.
We are committed to the wellbeing of each and every ratepayer and resident within the Bergrivier municipal area. Apart from the provision of basic services, we also strive to meet our municipal goals by living our vision and mission statements.
- Eradicate service and housing backlogs;
- Alleviate poverty;
- Eliminate social exclusion;
- Integrate human settlements;
- Stimulate economic growth, and
- Develop skills levels.
To ensure the wellbeing of all residents through economic growth, social welfare, community involvement and effective management in a safe and healthy environment.
To combine the urban and rural communities in the region into one powerful human resource to ensure future development and growth in the region.
Our people are proud to meet these commitments to the best of their ability and according to the mutually accepted standards stipulated in our Client Services Charter. If you believe we are not fulfilling our obligations, contact the Municipal Manager on 022 913 6000 or send an e-mail bergmun@telkomsa.net.
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