In a statement released by Dr Beyers Naude Local Municipality, yesterday, June 2, it was revealed that two incidents of damage and theft occurred on June 1, at the Tweede Drift Pumpstation and at Van der Byl Sewer Pumpstation in Graaff-Reinet.
According to the municipality, fencing securing the site was cut and cameras on site were covered by criminals to prevent footage of activity.
“The damage is being quantified and sewerage spillages may occur as a result of the damage to this essential infrastructure.”
“These criminal acts cannot be tolerated.”
A reward will be offered by the municipality to any individual that has information that can lead to conviction.
The municipality said residents are requested to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour or knowledge of culprits to the municipality or SAPS.