Johannesburg Water recently unveiled a R90 million reservoir in Orange Farm, South of Johannesburg. According to the utility the 33.5 mega litre concrete reservoir was constructed to supplement water supply to the Orange Farm South Water District and reduce disruptions to high-lying areas in the region. The reservoir, which was constructed over 2 months, has added additional capacity that has increased water storage from nine hours to 27 hours, according to Ntshavheni Mukwevho, Joburg Water’s Managing Director. The project employed 64 skilled professionals and an additional 14 semi-skilled labourers, from around Orange Farm and surrounds were hired.
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