The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has made significant progress in providing drinking water to residents of Majakaneng and Letlhabile in Madibeng District, North West. Malfunctioning boreholes have been refurbished and new one have been drilled for the benefit of communities who previously did not have access to potable water.
A total of 3 974 job cards were issued in the past three months and 2 625 went to local contractors. Current focus is on service provision to areas south of R104 main road. The reservoir that serves the area is kept open at night to allow more inflow of water for use during the day. Also, work has started on slabs for 3 big tanks to serve Sgandavu area through the connection of one dedicated high yield pipe in the interim.
It is expected that the project of reticulating water to all areas that fall under Madibeng will be completed by the end of 2015.
The DWS is also continuing with the task of establishing Water and Sanitation Forums in Madibeng. The latest forum is the Mmakau Water and Sanitation Forum whose village is next scheduled for the refurbishment of boreholes and the drilling of new ones.
In the meantime, Mrs. Kele Mogamisi has been appointed as the Administrator to oversee the continuing successful implementation of water projects in Madibeng areas. She will unveil her mandate at a meeting with stakeholders in Brits on Monday, 6 July 2015.
For more information contact:
Sputnik Ratau
Cell: 082 874 2942
