Ward Delimitation
The ward demarcation of Bergrivier Municipality was changed for the 2016 municipal election in accordance with the Local Government Municipal Demarcation Act, 1998 (Act 27 of 1998) (Demarcation Act) and was demarcated into 7 (seven) wards. Although the Municipality had 7 wards prior to this, the new demarcation brought about significant changes which impact on municipal planning, information management and community participation practices. The following is a table outlining the new ward demarcation in comparison to the former demarcation:
1
Comprises Porterville Town, Voorberg and the rural area to the North of Porterville
Porterville Town and the rural area to the North of Porterville
2
Comprises the remainder of Porterville (Monte Bertha) and the rural area to the South of Porterville
The remainder of Porterville (Monte Bertha), the rural area to the South of Porterville and the Voorberg prison
3
Comprises the Western and Southern portion of Piketberg Town, De Hoek, Wittewater and Goedverwacht
Western and Southern portion of Piketberg Town, Eendekuil and an extensive rural area;
4
Predominantly urban and comprises the North-eastern portion of Piketberg Town
Predominantly urban and comprises the North-eastern portion of Piketberg Town
5
Comprises the Western and Southern portion of Eendekuil, Redelinghuis and Genadenberg which belong to the Moravian Church of South Africa
Predominantly rural with a smattering of private settlements including Wittewater, Goedverwacht and Genadenberg which belong to the Moravian Church of South Africa and De Hoek, a private residential area situated on the premises of the Pretoria Portland Cement factory (PPC) a few kilometres to the south of Piketberg
6
Predominantly rural and comprises the towns of Aurora, Noordhoek and Dwarskersbos and the rural areas between these settlements
Predominantly rural and comprises the towns of Aurora, Redelinghuis and Dwarskersbos and the rural areas between these settlements
7
Predominantly urban coastal settlement and comprises Velddrif which includes Port Owen and Laaiplek
Predominantly urban coastal settlement and comprises Velddrif which includes Noordhoek, Port Owen and Laaiplek
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