LANGEBERG MUNICIPALITY'S 2025/26 ADJUSTMENT BUDGET FOCUS ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICE DELIVERY

Executive Mayor Alderman Schalk van Eeden has presented the 2025/26 Adjustment Budget, reaffirming the Council’s commitment to strengthening infrastructure, improving basic services, and investing in community well-being across Robertson, Ashton, Montagu, Bonnievale, and McGregor.

This Adjustment Budget is fully funded, complies with the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), and is strategically aligned to accelerate service delivery where it is most needed.

Key Investment Priorities

Water Security – R39.9 million

- Upgrades to bulk pipelines (Ashton, Montagu, Robertson & Bonnievale)

- Improvements to water treatment works (Ashton, Robertson & McGregor)

- Raising of the Dassieshoek Dam wall (Robertson)

- Security upgrades for reservoirs and pump stations in all 5 Towns

- Replacement vehicles for water teams in all 5 Towns

These projects aim to enhance long-term water security and improve system reliability.

Sewerage and Environmental Protection – R30 million

- Upgrades to Robertson Wastewater Treatment Works

- Upgrades to sewer pump stations across all towns

- Sewer pipe replacement programmes

These efforts focus on creating cleaner environments and reducing pollution risks.

Roads, Stormwater, and Infrastructure – R33 million

- Upgrades to Ashton roads

- Upgrades to low-water bridges in Montagu and Robertson

- Traffic calming and safety improvements

- Preparations for stormwater systems

- Procurement of heavy machinery

These investments aim to enhance mobility, improve drainage, and increase road safety.

Digital and Smart Municipality – R8.1 million

- Implementation of the “Connected Langeberg” programme

- Expansion of the radio communication network

- Installation of CCTV cameras

- ICT upgrades across departments

These initiatives are designed to enhance service coordination, safety, and operational efficiency

Community and Social Infrastructure – R8 million

- Construction of a new pavilion in McGregor

- Upgrades to sports fields and installation of floodlights

- Acquisition of firefighting vehicles and equipment

- Park upgrades and enhancement of recreational facilities

- Smoke alarm awareness programmes

These projects promote safer, healthier, and more active communities.

Waste Management – R8.7 million

- Purchase of new waste compactors and skip trucks

- Upgrades to transfer stations

- Preparations for landfill rehabilitation

- Groundwater monitoring initiatives

These efforts support the development of clean, environmentally responsible towns.

Mayor Van Eeden emphasised that the Adjustment Budget is not merely a financial compliance exercise, but rather a practical tool for service delivery. This budget accelerates infrastructure investment, strengthens operational sustainability, and ensures that every rand spent delivers measurable benefits to the community.

VIEW THE APPROVED DOCUMENT AT: https://www.langeberg.gov.za/documents/budget/budget-2025-2026/adjustment-budgets-2025-2026/adjustment-budget-25-february-2026.html