Mayor Leon van Wyk Update
GEORGE NEWS - The drafting of the new budget for the 2021/2022 financial year was no easy task. Add the additional impact of Covid-19, as well as Eskom s tariff increase of 17,8% for the purchase of bulk electricity, and you have a real number cruncher on hand.
Mayor Leon van Wyk said what made the drafting of the budget extremely difficult is the fact that George is in dire need of upgrading, refurbishing and the provision of additional infrastructure for wastewater and water.
The plan is to position George in such a way that it is geared for the expected economic growth.