Nketoana Local Municipality bulk water scheme progress
The Nketoana Local Municipality is situated under the Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality and it comprises of four towns namely: Reitz, Arlington, Lindley and Petrus Steyn.
The purpose of the project is to increase the capacity of the Water Treatment Works and to improve the bulk water distribution within the municipality. It will supply water to a population of 59 915 people, 15 900 households. The bulk water scheme should be sustainable and have an effective management framework including addressing both social as well as economic needs and requirements.
The project entails the upgrading of the Reitz Water Treatment works (98% complete), the construction of 5km (79% complete), 10km (98% complete), 15km, 10km of 40km pipeline from Water Treatment Works in Reitz to Petrus Steyn. The entire project is anticipated to be completed by end of 2018.
Groundwater exploration in Petrus Steyn (12 boreholes), Lindley and Arlington is now completed. However, the communities obtain water during certain times due to drought, but once the resources are fully developed the scheme will be able to supply the required demand. The rest of other phases of the project will be completed in March 2018.
This good effort showcases the partnership between all three spheres of government in order to improve service delivery in our communities. Water has no substitute and cuts across all spheres.
The department and the municipality are working tirelessly to provide services to the communities that are hard hit by drought.
Enquiries:
Sputnik Ratau
Spokesperson
Cell: 072 024 6794
Kido Thoabala
Communications Manager
Cell: 082 612 1796
