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eNCA
2 days ago
- Business
- eNCA
Project to extend dam on schedule
JOHANNESBURG - Work is underway to expand the Clanwilliam Dam, with completion set for 2028. Water Minister Pemmy Majodina says her department will seek approval for extended working hours to stay on schedule. The R5.7 billion project will triple the dam's capacity. Construction teams are working on the expansion of the Clanwilliam Dam to ensure they meet the project's 2028 completion deadline. Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina announced that the department will seek permission to extend overtime working hours to achieve their targets. During her visit to the site, Majodina said that she plans to monitor progress by visiting every three months. The R5.7-billion project will triple the dam's water capacity. Located on the Olifants River, the Clanwilliam Dam serves as a vital water source for the region's farmers, municipalities, and businesses. It currently holds 123 million cubic meters of water. The mega project was originally set for completion in 2018, but delays have pushed the date back to 2028. Officials have stressed the importance of meeting this deadline. Local leaders have underscored the crucial role the Clanwilliam Dam plays in the local economy, saying the completion of the upgrades will further accelerate the rollout of hydro-energy projects planned for the west coast corridor and will also bolster the region's agricultural sector.
eNCA
17-05-2025
- Health
- eNCA
R450m and 14 months to complete first phase of Rooiwal wastewater plant
HAMMANSKRAAL - The first phase of the Rooiwal Water Treatment Plant in Tshwane is expected to be completed by July 2026. Although, to do that, the city needs R450-million, money it does not have. READ | Majodina to visit Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Plant, Klipdrift Package Plant Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina visited the plant to check on progress. It's been marred by allegations of corruption linked to a R315-million contract. The plant is believed to be the source of a cholera outbreak in 2023 that left dozens dead in Hammanskraal. eNCA reporter Bafedile Moerane filed this report.
