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Drive to fix water leaks - Newsroom - 23-01-2014
In a bid to curb water wastage, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality has launched a programme to repair water leaks in several properties.
According to the Water Demand Management Analysis, about 43 000 residential areas in Tsakane, Langaville and Geluksdal have high volumes of water wastage.
The leak repair project takes place in partnership with the Water Affairs and Public Works Departments, and Rand Water.
Metro’s spokesperson Themba Gadebe said the municipality’s water Conservation Leak Repair Project, which is currently underway in these areas, is expected to run until January 2016.
“The repairing work involves conducting leak free tests in each property, fixing or replacing leaking plumbing items such as toilet cisterns and associated pipework.
“This includes refurbishment of underground pipes and yard connections, fixing sink taps, baths, showers, outdoor taps, condition rating of underground pipes, and installation of meters on properties,†Gadebe said.
He added that about 27 schools in Tsakane, Langaville and Geluksdal will also have their leaks repaired.
Gadebe also highlighted that the project is community based and labour intensive in line with the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) principles, which means locals will receive employment opportunities.
“The project will result in the creation of 377 jobs in the fields of plumbing, general work, Community Liaison Officers, Community Facilitator Supervisors, Community Facilitators and Quality Controllers.â€
He urged residents to be at ease as the workers will be clearly identifiable by their EPWP orange working suits with some wearing reflecting vests bearing the Ekurhuleni logo. – SAnews.gov.za