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Water shortages in Brits to soon be a thing of the past
The Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo Image via Instagram: david_mahlobo
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The Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo Image via Instagram: david_mahlobo
On 5 June 2025, the Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo will conduct an oversight visit to the Brits Water Treatment Works. Brits WTW falls under the Madibeng Local Municipality, where Mahlobo will be assessing the progress made on upgrading the facility.
'The deputy minister will be accompanied by the MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Gaoage Oageng Molapisi', said Water Department spokesperson, Wisane Mavasa.
The executive mayor of Madibeng Municipality, Douglas Maimane, will also be in attendance. He will be flanked by traditional leaders and other dignitaries at the event said Mavasa.
'The upgrade project of Brits Water Treatment Works is worth more than R80 million fundedby the Department of Water and Sanitation through its Regional Bulk Infrastructure
Grant,' said Mavasa.
The grant is implemented by Magalies Water Board. Once the project is completed, it will benefit over 75 373 households in the Brits area and surroundings.
Mavasa believes this will be a welcomed relief since Brits and other areas nearby are constantly affected by water shortages.
According to Mavasa, the project is practically completed. However she cautioned that there are final touches being made on the civil, mechanical and electrical works elements. In order for the upgrades to be successful, all the elements need to be completed said Mavasa.
'As of this month, civil engineering works are at 97%, mechanical engineering at 89%,
while electrical engineering works stand at 70%,' she continued.
The overall completion of the upgrading project is expected to be completed at the end of August 2025. The water department said this is the deadline they are working towards. Today Mahlobo will be assessing if this goal is attainable.
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