About Leisure Isle

About LIRA

The Leisure Isle Residents’ Association (LIRA) is a voluntary organization supported by a majority of residents and homeowners. Established in 2000, LIRA ensures that the Island’s natural heritage is nurtured, that the area is peaceful and secure, and that collaborative relationships are maintained with the Municipality and other authorities and stakeholders.

Regular LIRA Newsletters keep members informed of Island matters, and the LIRA WhatsApp group posts current events and important notices.

LIRA interacts with a wide variety of organizations. We have strong working relationships with officials from the Knysna Municipality, and engage with and assist them to ensure the Island receives appropriate levels of services.

We meet with SANParks on matters concerning the Island’s natural environments and seawalls and the Steenbok Reserve. Best practices are followed and all our activities are compliant with the environmental regulations.

We engage with various safety and security authorities, including the Community Police Forum, the South African Police Services, and with Municipal Law Enforcement and Traffic officials. We also meet with other residents’ and homeowners’ associations, and share information and collaborate on matters of common interest. We participate in and support local citizens’ initiatives. The Island is in Knysna’s Ward 9, and an Island representative sits on the Councilor’s Ward Committee.

Our Island community expects all homeowners and residents, and the Island’s clubs and businesses, to become LIRA members. High membership levels have a number of advantages: levies are kept lower if all contribute; more funds are available for Island improvements; and high membership numbers increase our credibility when dealing with the authorities.

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Projects, Activities and Communication

security_1 Island Security Our security arrangements result in the Island being virtually crime-free and enjoying secure public spaces and well-protected properties. Read More header_infrastructure Island Infrastructure The Island’s roads, signage, litter bins, electricity and water supply, and street lighting are the responsibility of the municipality. Read More header_environment The Environment Leisure Island falls within the Garden Route National Park, and the Knysna Protected Environment. Read More social_header Social Leisure Isle Social Committee was started with the aim of building the Island community by offering all our residents opportunities to come together, socialise, and get to know one another better. Read More Leisure Isle Knysna Leisure Isle Resident’s Association Committee LIRA ensures that the Island’s natural heritage is nurtured, that the area is peaceful and secure, and that collaborative relationships are maintained. Read More header_communication LIRA Communication past and present LIRA's Proposed Budgets, Financial Statements, Annual reports, Minutes of Annual General Meetings and Newsletters. Read More header_membershipa LIRA Membership You may not be aware of LIRA and the vital role it plays in maintaining and enhancing the lifestyle that all Islanders cherish. Read More
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