All boreholes that are malfunctioning will be refurbished as a matter of urgency in order to restore the water supply to Letlhabile residents and adjacent townships in Madibeng Local Municipality.

North West MEC for Local Government and Human Settlements, Collen Maine, made the announcement during a meeting held recently with the Letlhabile community.

Announcing some of the intervention measures, Maine said the water tankers will be used as a short term intervention to supply the residents with water, while plans are to increase the number of boreholes in the area.

He added that the department will also fast track the building of a water treatment plant, which is underway.

“Moreover, the water and sanitation function will now be performed by both the Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in Bokone Bophirima and the National Department of Water and Sanitation,” Maine said.

The MEC said Magalies Water has been appointed as an implementing agent to ensure proper water reticulation in the area.

Maine also announced the immediate termination of a contract with an electricity supply company appointed by the municipality.

He further acknowledged that the Hartebeesport Dam is covered by algae and assured the residents that the matter will receive immediate attention.

The MEC also called for the re-opening of the municipal satellite office in Letlhabile in order to deal with complaints from the residents over the municipal billing system.

“In all the work that will be done in Letlhabile and other areas, the locals must benefit. Monthly meetings called by councillors must sit without fail to allow communities to raise issues facing them to the municipality.”

Department officials will also be sent to work from the municipality to deal with issues of title deeds.