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Council 2026/2027 approved budget: a strategic plan to restore the Jewel of the Garden Route

Knysna Local MunicipalityRef: USE 25

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Source domain: knysna.gov.za

Collected on 5 July 2026

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What this means

This is a news/media statement on the Knysna Municipality website announcing that Council approved the 2026/2027 Annual Budget following a Special Council Meeting on 29 May 2026. The statement says the R1.57 billion budget includes total revenue of R1.57 billion, operating expenditure of R1.53 billion, and a projected surplus of R42.1 million, with capital expenditure increased to R249.3 million. It also announces cost-reflective tariff increases effective 1 July 2026 and lists key infrastructure and social projects funded in the budget.

Facts

Places

George Local Municipality, Western Cape

Reference

USE 25

Amounts

R 1 570 000 000, R 1 530 000 000, R 42 100 000

Key Takeaways

  • Knysna Municipality Council approved 2026/2027 Annual Budget
  • Special Council Meeting held on 29 May 2026
  • Budget passed by majority vote
  • Total revenue budget: R1.57 billion
  • Operating expenditure budget: R1.53 billion
  • Projected surplus: R42.1 million
  • Capital expenditure budget: R249.3 million (up from R137 million previous year)
  • Capital budget focus: ~80% (~R200 million) on electricity, roads, stormwater, water and sewerage
  • Key projects: R15 million (refurbishment of Knysna Wastewater Treatment Works) over the MTEF period
  • Key projects: R30 million (network pumpstation upgrades across Greater Knysna)
  • Key projects: R6 million (upgrade of CBD sewer pumpstation and sewers)
  • Water security: pipe replacements in Westhill and Old Place; installation of 8,000 new water meters
  • Road rehabilitation: George Rex Drive resurfacing and flood-damaged access routes (R5 million in 2026/2027; R8.9 million in 2027/2028; R8 million in 2028/2029)
  • Homeless shelter construction: R2.8 million
  • Tariff increases effective 1 July 2026: Property Rates 5%, Electricity 11.5%, Water and Sanitation 12%, Refuse 25%
  • Social/ward-specific provisions: R1 million for mayoral projects; R1 million for EPWP; R2.25 million for housing rectification (Wards 1-8 and Ward 11)
  • Posted on 3 June 2026
  • Knysna Municipality
  • Thando Matika (Executive Mayor)
  • Special Council Meeting (29 May 2026)
  • Greater Knysna
  • Knysna Wastewater Treatment Works
  • CBD sewer pumpstation
  • Westhill
  • Old Place
  • George Rex Drive
  • Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP)

Dates

Closing Date

29 May 2026