{"id":50720,"date":"2021-06-03T09:36:28","date_gmt":"2021-06-03T07:36:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/fiery-boost-for-service-delivery-20210602-2\/"},"modified":"2025-03-13T17:20:18","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T15:20:18","slug":"fiery-boost-for-service-delivery-20210602-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/fiery-boost-for-service-delivery-20210602-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Fiery boost for service delivery"},"content":{"rendered":"<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_261e0a9d\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/11230\/e412d87fa1fe4cafa57e0fd48a5f2e1b.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/11230\/e098c16862424d9b982fa71bd8770735.jpg\" title=\"A state-of-the-art water tanker and fully equipped fire and rescue vehicle are set to significantly enhance the Kouga Municipality\u2019s ability to respond effectively to emergency situations across the entire region. A brand-new Nissan double cab bakkie was also procured for the municipality\u2019s Housing Department.                                                Photo: SUPPLIED\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">A state-of-the-art water tanker and fully equipped fire and rescue vehicle are set to significantly enhance the Kouga Municipality\u2019s ability to respond effectively to emergency situations across the entire region. A brand-new Nissan double cab bakkie was also procured for the municipality\u2019s Housing Department.                                                Photo: SUPPLIED<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A STATE-OF-THE-ART water tanker and fully equipped fire and rescue vehicle are set to significantly enhance the Kouga Municipality\u2019s ability to respond effectively to emergency situations across the entire region.<\/p>\n<p>The two new vehicles were procured at a combined cost of R3.5 million \u2013 boosting Kouga\u2019s emergency fleet to 14 fire and rescue vehicles, which are stationed across the region.<\/p>\n<p>The new fire and rescue vehicle replaces the old bakkie that will now be solely used for rescue operations. The municipality\u2019s Housing Department, furthermore, boasts a brand-new Nissan double cab bakkie.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are very proud of this latest addition to the municipal fleet,\u201d said Kouga Executive Mayor, Horatio Hendricks. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe two new firefighting vehicles will strengthen the capacity of our fire department to keep Kouga safe, while the newly-purchased bakkie will help to improve service delivery.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He said the three new vehicles brought the number of vehicles that had been added to Kouga\u2019s fleet over the past four years to 58. <\/p>\n<p>The vehicles procured include eight TLB\u2019s, eight Toyota LDVs and two chippers. A new 4&#215;4 bakkie and quad bike have also been purchased for the municipality\u2019s lifeguards, as well as five brand new bakkies for the municipality\u2019s Electrical Services Section.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe municipal fleet was in a terrible condition when we took over control of the municipality in 2016,\u201d said Hendricks. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis had a devastating impact on service delivery and the morale of staff, who had to struggle to get things done without the right equipment on hand,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have since then been implementing a fleet replacement plan. In addition to the new vehicles, we strengthened the capacity of the municipal workshop. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe workshop team has been doing an incredible job and has refurbished over 115 vehicles, adding further muscle to the municipality\u2019s service fleet.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>One of the latest refurbishments is an old Komatsu TLB and a MAN tipper truck, two cherry pickers and one old fire truck. <\/p>\n<p>They have also repaired and refurbished four sewerage suction tankers, and one old redundant refuse compactor has been converted into a sanitation truck. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cKouga continues moving from strength to strength and we are grateful to everyone who has supported our drive to establish a culture of service excellence across the region,\u201d said Hendricks.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 ISSUED BY KOUGA MUNICIPALITY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A STATE-OF-THE-ART water tanker and fully equipped fire and rescue vehicle are set to significantly enhance the Kouga 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