Hermanus special rating area
management body
Hermanus public protection
Our vision
The vision of the Hermanus Special Rating Area (HSRA) is to create and maintain an environment, that is safe, clean, caring and sustainable, for the benefit of all its residents and visitors.
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About Us
A Special Rating Area (SRA) is a clearly defined geographical area, in which property owners contribute additional rates to enhance and supplement municipal services.
It is the mission of the Hermanus Special Rating Area (HSRA) to improve the public environment to the benefit of all. To deliver supplementary municipal services as determined by the community, to ensure, in a sustainable manner, a safe, healthy and clean environment for residents and visitors. The services shall be supplementary to those services already provided and rendered by Overstrand Municipality (OM).
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“The special rating area model is based on international best practice. It is aimed at preventing the degeneration of towns and the consequential urban decay, and facilitating their upliftment, economic growth and sustainable development."
Special Rating Area Policy of the Overstrand
Municipality.
