COMMUNITY-DRIVEN INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS

Who We Are

The KIG is a community-driven initiative formed by dedicated residents to address infrastructure challenges in Knysna through municipal collaboration. Founded in December 2023, the group started with George Rex Drive pothole repairs, then expanded to water infrastructure and sewage issue resolution.

We focus on water, wastewater, electrical, and road infrastructure maintenance. In September 2024, KIG partnered with Regional Wastewater (RWW) to restore the Knysna Wastewater Treatment Plant, funding ten engineering resources and employing a full-time on-site engineer.

We are an a-political, practical, problem-solving team — not superheroes in capes, but everyday people making a tangible difference. KIG is a registered NPO (Non-Profit Company) with a separate, audited bank account.

Mission & Values

Our Mission

• Work toward a BETTER KNYSNA through cohesive collaboration with all relevant role players
• Ensure SERVICE DELIVERY and the development of a preferred destination for local and international visitors
• Foster a GROWING ECONOMY and JOB CREATION
• Improve the QUALITY OF LIFE and PROSPERITY for all residents

Our Values

• Acting in the interest of the Greater Knysna Area as a whole, not personal gain
• Working in a positive, collaborative environment
• Operating a-politically without partisan interests
• Open discussion and respect for each other and human dignity
• Leveraging the skills and resources within the community
• Emphasizing action rather than sitting on the sideline

Transparency

We are committed to full transparency in all our operations. As a registered NPO with a separate, audited bank account, we maintain open lines of communication and publicly disclose project costs and partnership details.

We believe that transparency fosters a stronger, more united community. All our financial records are available for public viewing on our Financial Statements page.