The recent water supply interruptions in Gauteng came under the spotlight on Friday, 26 September 2014, at the Gauteng Premier's Forum meeting.
The meeting chaired by Premier David Makhura and attended by the mayors of all municipalities in Gauteng, received a full briefing by Rand Water and Water and Sanitation Minister Mokonyane on the current water shortage in Gauteng.
Rand Water assured the Premier's Coordinating Forum that it had taken steps to address all technical problems and was working around the clock to restore normal uninterrupted supply of water in Gauteng.
The report highlighted the following:
- The water shortage was caused by various factors including power supply problems, faulty cables and cable theft;
- Water tanks will continue to provide water to affected areas;
- Vulnerable institutions like hospitals and old age homes will be prioritised;
- Normal water supply will resume in two weeks;
- Rand Water and municipalities will keep the public informed about all developments;
- A help line has been set up to provide residents with the latest updates - the number is 0860 101060.
The Premier's Coordinating Forum also discussed practical steps required to radically transform, modernise and reindustrialise the province in order to realise the vision of an integrated, sustainable, socially cohesive and economically inclusive Gauteng City Region.
The meeting identified the need for closer cooperation on planning, coordination, management and financing of infrastructure in the province, and in this regard agreed to establish the Gauteng Infrastructure Coordinating Council. This Council will provide for the facilitation of strategic economic and social infrastructure development; identify catalytic projects; improve management of infrastructure during all life-cycle phases; and coordinate the financing of infrastructure, including sourcing of alternative financing options.
For more information contact:
Premier's spokesperson
Nino Zama
Cell: 083 473 6725
Tel: 011 355 6009
E-mail: nino.zama@gauteng.gov.za
