The current Baboon Management Programme in towns in the Overstrand that are faced with human-baboon conflict contract expired at the end of June. A new tender was advertised in March with closing date on 26 April.
According to the Municipal Manager, Dean O’Neill, no successful bids were received and it was decided to cancel the Baboon Management Tender for the 2023-’24 financial year.
“The Overstrand Municipality decided to extend the contract of the current service provider, Human Wildlife Solutions, until 7 December 2024, for the Hermanus area.
“For the Pringle Bay, Betty’s Bay and Kleinmond area (Western Region) the municipality will implement the baboon-management programme to steer the baboons out of the urban area, with the focus on the current early warning and also waste management and public education,” O’Neill said.
“A total of 32 people will be operating in the Western area.
“The Betty’s Bay team will consist of one area manager, three supervisors and 12 eco-rangers, and similarly, the Pringle Bay team will consist of one area manager, three supervisors and 12 eco-rangers.”
