The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) invites members of the media to the officially launch of Brandvlei Dam Feeder Canal by the Minister of Water and Sanitation honourable Senzo Mchunu, on 10 February 2023 in Rawsonville near Worcester.
The Greater Brandvlei Scheme consists of two state owned off-channel dams, the Brandvlei Dam and Kwaggaaskloof dams, riparian to the Breede River and is part of Minister Mchunu’s priority projects for the Western Cape.
The project entailed the increasing of the wall of the feeder by 300 over a 4 KM stretch which enabled 33 million cubes of additional water can be stored. The newly uplifted canal will increase the water flow to the dam, contributing to an increase irrigation activity which will in turn boost Agri-economy of that region.
Members of the media are hereby invited to the launch of Brandvlei Canal Feeder as follows:
Date: 10 February 2023
Venue: Brandvlei Canal Feeder along Rawsonville/Worcester Road
Time: 09h30
For media confirmations, please contact Malusi Rayi on 083 320 1249/ RayiM@dws.gov.za or Sandile Mawela on 060 766 3706 MawelaS@dws.gov.za
For more information, contact Wisane Mavasa on 066 301 6962
