The Langeberg Municipality is in the middle of its 2014/2015 financial year and most of its capital projects, focused on  achieving  the  goals  set out  in  the  Integrated  Development Plan,  are  nearing  completion.

Maynard Johnson, Manager of Civil Engineering Services at the Langeberg Municipality, explained that the projects are designed to upgrade and improve infrastructure within the municipal area.

He added that these projects will also make provision for the implementation of future developments such as housing projects.

New reservoir in Bonnievale

The  Engineering  Services  Department has  been  implementing  several key  projects  since  July  last  year.  The largest project, which is currently underway, is the construction of a 3, 5 megalitre reservoir in Bonnievale.

The reason for the project, which costs R14 170 700, is to store purified water, which residents and businesses in the area can utilise. Associated water infrastructure such as pipelines and pump stations will be installed to complete the entire project.

The reservoir is expected to be complete by mid­ May this year.

Water network upgrades

A sum of R2.9 million has been set aside to purchase a new Jet Vac machine to increase capacity on the sewerage systems within the Langeberg region.

This high-pressure multi-purpose machine  will  benefit  the  entire  region as  its  main  purpose  is  to  clear sewer blockages and clean storm water lines. Montagu’s wastewater treatment works will be upgraded.

Consultants for this tender project, which costs R1 907 500, have already been appointed. The upgrade is expected to be complete by June this year.

The  first  phase  of  upgrading  the storm water system in Bonnievale began in January last year and is expected to  be  completed  by  July  (2015).

New storm water lines and structures, to the value of R2 million, will also be installed. After the first phase is complete, the project will roll over to the 2015-2016 financial year.

The  rehabilitation  of  the  water network, which benefits all areas within the Langeberg  region,  is  currently  under construction  (telemetry  phase).  The project, which is valued at R2 067 430, involves the replacement of all the old water lines.

Johnson mentioned that he is very pleased with the progress made on all the projects within the Civil Engineering Department thus far.

Electrical upgrades

The installation of an 11 kV primary feeder and substation in Robertson North and Extension 9 is currently under construction.  The purpose of this R4.5 million project is to ensure additional supply for the new development and Robertson North.

The Electrical Services Department is also installing an 11 kV cable feeder and switch-gear in Robertson’s industrial area (old KWV site) to the value of R1 736 000.

The project, which is still under construction, will provide electrical supply to a new wine cellar in the area. The installation is expected to be completed by June.