President Zuma to officially launch the Ncorha Water Treatment Works in the Eastern Cape
President Jacob Zuma will on Friday, 24 June 2016, officially launch the Ncorha Water Treatment Works at Bhanti village, Ncorha, in the Intsika Yethu Local Municipality, Eastern Cape Province.
The Ncorha Water Treatment Works forms part of the Government Infrastructure Development Programme which is aimed at providing services to communities and transform the economic landscape of the country.
The value of the project is R64 million and was funded by the Department of Water and Sanitation. It is estimated to benefit 18 429 families from 208 villages in the four surrounding municipalities. In addition, the project has created 188 jobs, with local people, the youth and women being major beneficiaries.
Members of the media covering the event are advised to liaise with Ms Thobeka Mqamelo 082 563 2976 or tmqamelo@chrishanidm.gov.za or Mr Sibongile Mila 082 343 3705 or SMila@presidency.gov.za for accreditation.
Details of the official launch are as follows:
Date: Friday, 24 June 2016
Time: 10h00
Venue: Bhanti (Ncorha Dam), Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape
Enquiries:
Dr Bongani Ngqulunga
Cell: 082 308 9373
E-mail: bongani@presidency.gov.za
