BIG BAY MASTER PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE!
Photo by Guy Blackbeard
ABOUT US
Keeping Big Bay Beautiful.
TheΒ BBMPOAΒ is an umbrella association whose members consist of the registered owners of all erven comprising the Big Bay Development.
This association was a requirement from the local authority to provide a mechanism to make funds available for the upkeep and maintenance of public areas and for funding of additional services, as may be required by the property owners (e.g. dedicated security patrols).
The concept is based on City Improvement Districts (CIDβs) and Residential Improvement Districts (RIDβs) that have been successfully introduced in other existing areas. Levies for this association are currently calculated at 9.75% of your annual rates. This will apply to every registered home owner in Big Bay. The Managing Agent is Stratton Property Management
LATEST NEWS
Whatβs happening in our Big Bay community. See below for the latest news, events and social media posts on our BBMPOA facebook page.
Big Bay MPOA
You may have noticed reports of dead and dying sardines washing ashore along parts of the Western Cape coastline, including areas from Saldanha Bay to Cape Agulhas.
The City of Cape Town has confirmed that testing detected pilchard herpesvirus (PHV) genetic material in sampled sardines. Its role in the recent sardine deaths is still being investigated. Importantly, the City has also confirmed that the event has no connection to the Milnerton Lagoon.
For those walking our beautiful coastline, particularly with curious furballs in tow, please take a little extra care:
π Keep dogs on a leash where fish have washed ashore
π Don't allow pets to sniff, lick or eat dead or dying fish or other unidentified marine life
π« Please don't move, handle or dispose of the fish yourself
π Keep an eye out on your beach walks and give affected areas a wide berth
We know dogs have a remarkable talent for finding exactly the thing we'd rather they didn't - so a little extra vigilance for now is a good idea.
Enjoy the beach, but please keep yourselves and your furry family members safe. π
#BigBayCommunity #BigBayBeach #PetSafety #BeachSafety #WestCoast #CommunityNotice
Show us your favourite Big Bay sunset!
#bigbay #sunsets #ourbeautifulbay
Photo credit: @Cape Town _ The most beautiful city in the world
Weβre expecting overcast and cold conditions, with temperatures around 8β9Β°C at our 08:00 start. Thereβll be an outgoing high tide, so weβll be somewhere between high and low tide when we get underway.
π§₯ Dress warmly and according to the conditions β especially before and after your run or walk. Once you get moving, the beautiful Big Bay coastline should take care of the rest!
β° Start: 08:00 sharp
π Big Bay, Eden on the Bay
π Run, jog or walk β everyone is welcome.
Please arrive early enough for the pre-run briefing and remember to take care on the beach and any wet or uneven sections of the course.
A huge thank you, as always, to our wonderful volunteers whoβll be out there in the cold making it all possible. π
See you on the beach tomorrow morning β dress warm and bring your parkrun spirit! ππββοΈπββοΈπΆ
#BigBayparkrun #parkrun #VitaminSea #SaturdayMorning #FeelGoodMovement
Nature has a wonderful way of resetting us.
This week:
π Listen to the waves.
πΆ Walk without headphones.
π± Put the phone away for ten minutes.
Sometimes peace is closer than we think.
#WellnessWednesday
β’ We have 2 charity shops we work hard on getting donations for
β’ We do weekly adoption days and fundraising at various shopping centres
β’ Our farm is open Wednesday to Sunday for visitors and supporters
β’ We sell toys at adoption days and events for funds
β’ We sell second hand books on yaga for funds
β’ We sell pet products as our vets for funds
β’ We have a farm shop with lovely products for funds
β’ We have an active website to help rehome our adult dogs and cats at www.fallenangels.org.za
β’ We have an active face book and Instagram pages, you tube and tik tok channels
β’ We have an amazing group of volunteers that constantly share posts for us.
β’ We have back-a-buddy campaigns for vet bills
β’ We have foster programmes for dogs and cats on the farm
β’ We give school talks to educate students about animal welfare
β’ We do outreach helping animals in need
β’ We have trolleys in supermarkets to collect food
We do whatever and whenever we can.
But its just not enough!
We didnβt even have money for electricity today!
We donβt have petrol for our vehicles, we cannot pay our vet bills or staff salaries.
There are future steps to relocate to reduce our monthly expenses even more as we will be going completely off the grid as our electricity and water bills are over R50 000 a month.
The truth is we cannot afford to run anymore.
We CANNOT afford to take in new animals and are on complete lockdown until January due to taking in a very healthy looking litter of puppies that turned out to be desperately sick!
We are in SERIOUS trouble and truly HATE to beg every month!
We really really need your help!! A few more months and then we hope all our new permits are finalized with the municipality and we can completely re-invent ourselves.
Please Please Please HELP us! (And we are truly so sorry to have to ask again!)
If you can donate anything at all we will be so so grateful.
Pay into the FALLEN Angels account
FA Pet Rescue
FNB
Branch: 203809
Acc: 626 339 77113
Swift: FIRNZAJJXXX
Ref: Your Name
email POP to
Or PayPal:
Thankyou so so much.
#fallenangelspetrescue
#donate #DonateNow #animallover #animalwelfare
LATEST IMAGES
See below our latest Instagram images from the BBMPOA Instagram page.
FAQs
How do I sign up for BBMPOA Fibre (also known as BBF Big Bay Fibre or Demux Fibre)?
You need to be part of a estate that has access to the Big Bay Fibre cable. To see if your estate has access to this cable and much more information on signing up for fibre, please see our Big Bay Fibre page.
Is the BBMPOA a legal entity ?
Yes.
The BBMPOA was established in terms of Section 29 of the Land Use Planning Ordinance as a condition of subdivision imposed by the City of Cape Town.
Am I required to be a member of the BBMPOA?
Yes.
All property owners of every rateable property automatically become a member of the BBMPOA on registration of transfer into their name. All initial purchasers in Big Bay (i.e. those that purchased from the City of Cape Town) became members of the BBMPOA in terms of the conditions of sale. Every subsequent purchaser is required to sign acknowledgement that they will become members of the BBMPOA and agree to abide by the requirements of its constitution prior to the clearance certificate being issued and the transfer taking place.
What happens if I refuse to pay my levy?
Once a property ownerβs account has been in arrears for an unacceptable period despite reasonable attempts by the Trustees to recover the debt, the account will be handed over to attorneys for collection. The additional costs including attorneyβs fees incurred in collecting the debt is, in terms of the constitution, payable by the property owner. In extreme cases a property can be attached in order to recover the debt.
There is also a title deed condition that requires a property owner to obtain clearance from the BBMPOA before a property can be sold and transferred.
Clearance will only be given where there are no outstanding amounts owing to the BBMPOA.
What benefits will I get for my levy?
The benefits are as follows:
- The landscaping and irrigation in all Big Bay public areas is maintained on a continuous basis.
- Litter is cleared from the public areas on a continuous basis.
- The external facades of the walling and fencing along Otto du Plessis are to be maintained by the BBMPOA. This ensures an acceptable level of maintenance as well as consistency/uniformity along this important scenic corridor.
- The urban beacons at the entrances to Big Bay are maintained by the BBMPOA.
- Alien vegetation is removed from the road reserves and public areas.
- An extensive Security CCTV Camera Network (including 5 licence plate recognition cameras linked to the National Central Intelligence database) monitored 24/7 by our control room to protect our residents.
- Security Foot patrols and 24/7 security vehicle patrols throughout the whole Big Bay area, including into the estates, to protect our residents.
- Maintenance of the public amenities where this function is not undertaken by the City of Cape Town.
The above ultimately adds to and increases the desirability of Big Bay as a residential area and, hence, enhances property values.
How are the levies calculated?
The levies are calculated at 9,75% of the annual rates attributable to each property. The linking of levies to municipal rates (and hence value) provides the most equitable solution and best accommodates different land uses e.g. residential, retail and commercial.
What happens if in my opinion the Councilβs valuation is incorrect and therefore my levy is too high?
As with Municipal rates, an incorrect valuation does not absolve the property owner from paying the required levy. If the Municipal valuation is subsequently adjusted, the BBMPOA levy will also be adjusted. In the event that a rates rebate is given, so too will a rebate be given with respect to the BBMPOA levy.
OUR TRUSTEES
Meet your Big Bay Trustees that work together with your BBMPOA Manager & Assistant Manager, Managing Agent and our Service providers to keep Big Bay safe, secure and aesthetically pleasing. Your trustees meet once a month to discuss matters related to the day to day maintenance of our suburb. Our Trustees are all volunteers who give their time and experience free of charge. The BBMPOA board of trustees is made up of 9 trustees elected from 6 blocks consisting of all the estates and developments in big bay.
BIG BAY ESTATES, MALLS, SHOPS, ASSOCIATIONS & BUSINESSES
Shops, Malls, and Office Parks in Big Bay
Residential Estates and Associations in Big Bay
Azure
Benguela Beach
Big Bay Estate (BBREHOA) - (formerly 'Sandown Estate')
Blouberg Hills Estate (BBREHOA)
Bona View
Dolphin Ridge
Dune Ridge
Eden on the Bay Residential
Grande Bay
Kingshaven
Moolman Road
Nautilus
Ocean Mist
Ocean Tides
Pardis Bay
Seaside Village Residential
Sunset Bay
Waters Edge
Waves Edge
* contact us for any updates to the above lists.