Why establish a CID in Graaff-Reinet?

Graaff-Reinet is a unique town in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is known for its well-preserved Cape Dutch architecture and historical charm. This unique town is completely surrounded by the Camdeboo National Park which is home to the beautiful Valley of Desolation. What sets it apart is its mixture of rich history and the natural beauty of the Karoo landscape. It’s a unique combination of cultural heritage and natural wonder!

The CID offers us a wonderful opportunity to collaborate and improve our town for everyone. By pooling our resources, we can create a collective impact that benefits all of us. This initiative empowers us to take ownership of our actions and decisions, ensuring we work together.

The Graaff-Reinet CID is initiated by the COMMUNITY, is run by the COMMUNITY, for the benefit of the COMMUNITY!

4 Key Pillars that make up the CID

Geographical area for the CID Boundary

Blue – Business area
Yellow – Residential area

Boundary includes: Aalwyn Street, Caroline Street, Cross Street, Church Street, Church Square, Goedhals Square, Grove Street, Magazine Hill, Market Square, Milner Street, Monument Street, Muller Street, Parliament Street, Rabie Street, Somerset Street, Te Water Street, Parsonage Street, Portion of Bourke Street, Portion of Caledon Street, Portion of Cradock Street, Portion of Donkin Street, Portion of Middel Street, Portion of Murray Street, Portion of Napier Street, Portion of Plasket Street, Portion of Probart Street

Progress

The process of establishing a CID is thorough and involves several important steps that must be completed before moving forward. Each stage is guided by the Dr. Beyers Naude Local Municipality by-laws related to CID formation. Below is a summary of the most critical developments to keep the community informed about our progress.