Work on the Madibogo Bulk Water Supply, Setlagole Water Supply and Magokgwane Water Supply projects has already commenced. These Programmes will reduce the dependency of supply of water by means of water tankers administered by the previous regime of NMMDM.
The Municipal Council of Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality was disbanded and the Administrator Kumaran “Kulu” Nair was appointed to run the governance, financial and administrative affairs of the municipality.
Administrator Kumaran “Kulu” Nair has also confirmed that approximately R500 million has been appropriated to fund 15 water and sanitation projects under the next phase with work expected to commence by January 2015.
The administrative processes for a further 20 Water and Sanitation Projects will commence in February 2015 with contractors expected on site by April 2015.
Intermediary measures include the repairs and restoration of current installations where water services are restored as well as the improvement of blue and green drop statuses.
“In most projects we are investigating cost effective alternatives in ensuring long term and sustainable water supply, skills development and employment through Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), and alternative measures to extract water from boreholes that will be environmentally friendly with lower maintenance,” said Nair.
Further engagements are underway with Local Municipalities to consolidate current budgeted projects for to be completed during this financial year. This will also include joint planning for the next Medium Term Budgets in the district.
MEC Local Government and Human Settlement Collen Maine has applauded the Intervention Task Team in their efforts of ensuring constant supply of water to Ngaka Modiri Molema communities.
Enquiries:
Ben Bole
Cell: 071 566 1399
