Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane, North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo, and various MECs gathered in Jericho village near Brits at the weekend to launch the Jericho Rural Water Supply Project.

Launched in conjunction with the Magalies Water, the project involved the laying of pipelines, reticulation, testing and drilling of boreholes, ascertaining the yield of the boreholes, as well as connecting the feeder lines to the existing network and the main reservoir.

Mokonyane said government was determined to work with communities to bring lasting solutions to their problems.

“We can’t solve community issues without working together with the community. Repair and maintenance of boreholes will go a long way to ensure that the infrastructure functions optimally to provide our people with water,” she said.

Both Mokanyane and Mahumapelo encouraged communities to look after the water infrastructure provided by government.

“We are here to deliver on our promise to solve problems relating to water in the area. We want the community to look after the water infrastructure,” said Mahumapelo.

Two hundred wheelbarrows specially designed for purposes of carrying water were also distributed to residents.

Magalies Water’s Acting Chief Executive Officer Charles Mohalaba said they were very excited with the way things have progressed.