Thread Rating:
  • 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Progress made in supplying water to Mashonamini village
#1
The Department of Water and Sanitation says steady progress is being made in providing water to the residents of Mashonamini village, in Bushbuckridge Local Municipality.

The department on Monday said phase one of projects to deliver water to the area has been completed. A total of R601 million has been allocated for phase two of providing water.

“A service provider/main contractor has been appointed on the projects by Rand Water and is expected to be on site by 26 January 2015.

“This work that will start [next] Monday is expected to reach completion in line with the commitment of Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane and Mpumalanga Premier David Mabuza by December 2015,” the department said.

Minister Mokonyane has also directed that work must be done block by block to make sure that no one misses out on getting clean drinking water.

“The thinking around this process is aimed at reducing the chances of illegal connections by those that ordinarily could have been bypassed.

“Part of this process will include educating the community through water conservation and water demand management efforts, which will seek to support the municipality in addressing such illegal connections,” the department said.

A task team headed by the Director-General of the department, Margaret-Ann Diedricks, has been set up to make sure the project is delivered.

The task team is made up of members from the department, the province, Bushbuckridge Local Municipality and Rand Water.

“The task team will work closely with the relevant local councillors to ensure that the community is kept abreast of all the developments as they unfold. This will include timelines as well as the scheduling and placement of water tankers in the short-term,” the department said.

The department said it remained committed to ensuring universal access to safe water for all communities.

“The community of Mashonamini village is no different and will receive the requisite services as per the directive of Minister Mokonyane and Premier Mabuza.” - SAnews.gov.za
Reply


Possibly Related Threads...
Thread Author Replies Views Last Post
  Interim water supply programme welcomed Newsroom 0 3,138 Less than 1 minute ago
Last Post:
  Bloemendal bulk water project launched Newsroom 0 2,977 Less than 1 minute ago
Last Post:
  R52m project to end water shortage Newsroom 0 3,045 Less than 1 minute ago
Last Post:
  Companies responsible for water pollution warned Newsroom 0 2,974 Less than 1 minute ago
Last Post:
  Mine given a week to stop polluting water Newsroom 0 3,067 Less than 1 minute ago
Last Post:
  Drive to fix water leaks Newsroom 0 2,917 Less than 1 minute ago
Last Post:
  Water issues receiving attention Newsroom 0 2,933 Less than 1 minute ago
Last Post:
  Communities urged to stop illegal water connections Newsroom 0 2,992 Less than 1 minute ago
Last Post:
  Lesotho water project a win-win situation Newsroom 0 2,774 Less than 1 minute ago
Last Post:
  Limpopo learners play their part to save water Newsroom 0 3,117 Less than 1 minute ago
Last Post:

Forum Jump:


Users browsing this thread: 2 Guest(s)