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Keep our pavements safe for everyone

Overstrand Local MunicipalityRef: https://www.overstrand.gov.za/keep-our-pavements-safe-for-everyone/

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Source domain: overstrand.gov.za

Collected on 28 July 2026

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What this means

This is a news article published by the Overstrand Municipality titled “Keep our pavements safe for everyone” (dated 24 July 2026). It encourages residents to maintain neighbourhoods while ensuring pavements remain accessible and safe, and explains that pavement landscaping/beautification must comply with municipal by-laws and policies. The article states that applications are required before landscaping/beautifying pavements or making permanent alterations to municipal road reserves, and it notes that certain encroachments may be unlawful if they do not meet requirements under the Municipality’s Policy on the Administration of Immovable Property. It also provides reporting channels for pavement encroachments (Overstrand Law Enforcement or the Parks Department via the Citizen App or enquiries@overstrand.gov.za).

Facts

Reference

https://www.overstrand.gov.za/keep-our-pavements-safe-for-everyone/

Key Takeaways

  • Overstrand Municipality news article: “Keep our pavements safe for everyone”
  • Date: 24 July 2026
  • Pavements are public spaces and part of the municipal road reserve
  • Landscaping/beautification of pavements requires an application to the Municipality with proposed layout and dimensions
  • Encroachments onto public road reserves may be unlawful if they do not comply with applicable requirements under the Policy on the Administration of Immovable Property
  • Permanent alterations to municipal road reserves require approval
  • Containers on municipal property: applications via enquiries@overstrand.gov.za to the Property Administration Department
  • Reminder: pavements must remain accessible; trees/vegetation must not obstruct walkways, streetlights or traffic signs; landscaping must not interfere with municipal services or public infrastructure
  • Reporting pavement encroachments: Overstrand Law Enforcement or Parks Department via Citizen App or enquiries@overstrand.gov.za; include property address and photos where possible
  • Overstrand Municipality
  • Overstrand Law Enforcement
  • Parks Department
  • Property Administration Department
  • Citizen App

Dates

Closing Date

24 July 2026