The R60 million electricity distribution substation to support electrification to 3 000 housing units that are earmarked for Tlhabologang Township near Coligny is targeted for completion by the end of next month, North West Premier Thandi Modise announced on Monday evening.
Premier Modise who was accompanied by the Mayor of Ditsobotla Local Municipality, Councillor Lesego Holele and Eskom Provincial General Manager Phil Khumalo made the announcement before switching -on electricity to celebrate the delivery of a R36 million electrification project that has benefitted 1830 households in the township.
“We will expedite investigations into the leasing of the land which was bought for the housing development to commence,” the Premier assured about 800 residents who turned up for the event.
“With the delivery of 49634 new electricity connections in our province over the past five years, we have a good story to tell that says: Twenty years of Freedom and Democracy has indeed improved the quality of life of our people, South Africa is a better place to live in than it was 20 years ago,” added Modise.
“We were grateful for the houses but with the delivery of electricity life will be a lot easier and reduce incidents of fire disasters caused by candles,” said an overjoyed 83- year -old widow and mother of eight, Maria Mogatwe who also received a donation of a double plate stove and R1500 worth of groceries from Premier Modise.
Another recipient and mother of two, Lydia Pitso (34) said that cooking, ironing and other house chores will be a lot easier.
Enquiries:
Lesiba Moses Kgwele, Spokesperson
Tel: 018 388 3705
Cell: 083 629 1987
Fax: 018 388 3157
E-mail: LKgwele@gmail.com
