Brad Peens has a surfing YouTube Channel called Down The Line and has introduced the current state of the LTCPS or groyne project with his ‘This Changes Everything’ video.
Here, he documents the early stages of the Long Term Coastal Protection Scheme.
Kouga –Kouga Local Municipality is making significant progress on its combined R12.18 million projects to repair and restore key road, water, and stormwater infrastructure damaged by recent floods.
Construction commenced on 14 July 2025 and is scheduled for completion by 28 February 2026.
Repairs will be carried out across multiple sites in the Kouga region, including Ketse, Nanto, Meyer and Phillip Streets, as well as Mountain Road in Humansdorp; Sherley Street in Loerie; Da Gama Road in Jeffreys Bay; and George Road and the Sea Vista access road in St Francis Bay.
Stormwater Systems
Work will include reinstating and upgrading stormwater systems, repairing road surfaces, strengthening embankments, and reconstructing low-level bridge crossings.
Priority projects include the Phillip Street low-level bridge crossing, which will be rebuilt to ensure safe access for motorists and pedestrians, and the Mountain Road stormwater culvert upgrade, designed to improve drainage and reduce flooding risks. George Road will also see both water and stormwater infrastructure restored to pre-flood standards.
Increase Resilience
“Thanks to the Municipal Disaster Recovery Grant, we are now in a position to repair and rebuild the affected areas in a way that not only restores access but also increases resilience to future storm events,” said Kouga Executive Mayor, Hattingh Bornman.
“These repairs are vital for the safety, connectivity, and well-being of our communities. We are committed to restoring damaged infrastructure swiftly and ensuring that all work meets the highest engineering standards.”
The Laura Road Groyne is the southernmost groyne of the Long Term Coastal Protection Scheme and once completed, will be 177 meters in length.
Construction of this groyne accelerated on Tuesday this week, with 890 tons of rock being placed on the day. This consisted of ‘core’ rock with a maximum weight of +- 300 kilograms per rock, which is then protected by ‘armour rock with a maximum weight of +-1 ton per rock.
Once this groyne is complete, the beaches to the south up to and including Main Beach will be built up with sand sourced from the Kromme River.
Stay Informed
Further details, updates, and progress reports can be found on the St Francis Property Owners Associationwebsite under the SFPO NPC (SRA) menu.
At the newly renovated substation in Ocean View are (from left) Hattingh Bornman (Kouga Executive Mayor) and Clinton Jantjies (Kouga Senior Electrician).
KOUGA – Kouga Local Municipality recently completed major upgrades to two key substations – with a combined investment of R34 million – enhancing the electrical infrastructure to support both current and future development in Jeffreys Bay and Humansdorp.
Boskloof
The Boskloof Substation in Humansdorp was upgraded from 6.3MVA to 15MVA at a cost of R22 million, significantly improving the electrical supply in the area – equivalent to powering over 2 500 60-watt light bulbs.
This upgrade will, furthermore, accommodate new housing units planned under the KwaNomzamo housing project, part of the ten human settlement projects approved by the Department of Human Settlements in 2009, as well as additional future growth.
Ocean View
Enhancing the overall electricity supply in the area, the Ocean View Substation in Jeffreys Bay was also expanded from 5.6MVA to 14MVA at a cost of R12 million, providing sufficient capacity to power 233 333 of 60-watt light bulbs.
The upgrade will in addition deliver electricity to the 1 500 planned units in the Ocean View housing project – also one of the ten human settlement projects approved by the Department of Human Settlements in 2009.
Kouga Executive Mayor, Hattingh Bornman, said the upgrades are critical for the municipality’s growth and service delivery.
“These projects not only provide reliable electricity to our communities but also lay the foundation for sustainable development in Humansdorp and Jeffreys Bay,” he said. “Investing in our electricity infrastructure ensures that as our towns grow, residents and businesses can rely on a stable and efficient power supply, supporting both livelihoods and economic development.”
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