This process involves Knysna's ten ward councillors, local ward committees and the community. In effect the projects are identified by the community.
According to Knysna executive mayor, Georlene Wolmarans, R100 000 of the R300 000 may be spent on operational projects such as clean-ups and events, while the remainder must be used for capital projects.
She assured the public, "Execution of projects, including all recruitment and sourcing of labour as well as goods and services, are undertaken according to the relevant council policies and follow the normal processes such as tendering, advertising and requests for quotes."
Fund allocation and use for current financial year:
- Ward 1 (Irene Grootboom) – Operational projects to date include a sports tournament and various clean-up operations, while several capital projects will shortly be implemented, including a play park, upgrade of sport fields in Sizamile as well as pedestrian walkways and speed bumps.
- Ward 2 (Louise Hart) – Fire fighting equipment and training in Karatara as well as hand rails at the Sedgefield Library were funded. Projects in hand include ablution facilities at the cemetery in Karatara and wheelchair ramps at homes of the disabled. Projects to be implemented shortly include two play parks in Karatara and speed bumps across the ward.
- Ward 3 (Migiel Lizwani) – The paving of the road to Chris Hani Hall has just been completed. Guard rails in street bends across the ward will soon be constructed. Operational budgets have been allocated to neighbourhood clean-ups, repair and maintenance of public toilets and skills development training.
- Ward 4 (Wiseman Litoli) – Guard rails in street bends across the ward and a play park will soon to be constructed. Operational projects budgeted for include clean-ups and a sports tournament.
- Ward 5 (Magda Williams) – Completed projects include the Brenton-on-Sea beach walkway, guard rails and public toilets in Rheenendal. Operational projects are allocated for alien vegetation clearing (a job creation project), clean-ups, and health and youth programmes.
- Ward 6 (Clive Witbooi) – Retaining walls in Hornlee, guard rails and wheelchair ramps form part of the ward's projects. Completed operational projects include clean-ups, repair and maintenance of sports facilities and playgrounds and basic computer training for small businesses.
- Ward 7 (Mertle Gombo) – The design of a bridge over Bongani Stream has been completed. Building of the bridge is expected to begin later this year. In hand or soon-to-be-implemented projects include guard rails, wheelchair ramps and retaining walls. Operational budget has been allocated for a music festival, clean-ups, skills development training and a sports tournament.
- Ward 8 (Ntombizanele Sopeki) – The paving of roads at intersections are underway. Projects completed and/or expected to be implemented soon include guard rails and retaining walls. The operational budget was spent on neighbourhood clean-ups.
- Ward 9 (Michelle Wasserman) – The establishment of spray lighting along the Hornlee walkway and retainer walls will soon commence, while wheelchair ramps are currently being constructed at homes of the disabled. Operational projects budgeted for include alien vegetation clearing.
- Ward 10 (Richard Dawson) – Street lights in Grey Street will soon be installed. The refurbishment of toilets at the taxi rank is planned for later this year. Some money has been put aside for road maintenance and surfacing. Operational budget has been allocated for clean-ups, beautification of public spaces and repairs and maintenance in the CBD.
