More than R51 million has been allocated in an effort to help Kouga Municipality secure extra water for the drought-stricken region.
The total allocation of R51 156 000 will be used to implement various short-term projects to address the water shortfall across the region should no more water be available from the Churchill Dam.
A total of eight additional boreholes will be connected to the existing water treatment works at a combined cost of more than R7.4 million – five in Jeffreys Bay and three in Hankey.
The investigation, drilling and connection of additional groundwater sources in Loerie, Thornhill, and St Francis Bay will amount to almost R8.5 million. Some R6.5 million will be spend on the sourcing of additional water in Humansdorp.
Where necessary, water will be treated for high levels of iron and manganese at a total cost of R23 million.
Additional projects include bulk electrical connection to boreholes and an emergency deviation reversing main to KwaNomzamo in Humansdorp. Water tankers will, furthermore, be hired to supply water to residents in Hankey, Loerie, and Thornhill.
SAVE WATER
YONGA AMANZI
SPAAR WATER
WATER USAGE TO BE CUT BACK BY 40%
From the Desk of Kouga Executive Mayor, Alderman Horatio Hendricks
