The Department of Water and Sanitation says the Mogalakwena Bulk Water Supply project in Limpopo is progressing well.
The department recently took the media on a tour of the project to showcase the progress of the project. Addressing the media, Limpopo’s Acting Regional Head, Lesiba Richard Tloubatla indicated that phase 1 of the project is estimated to be completed by October 2018.A long term water infrastructure solution
The Mogalakwena Bulk Water Supply Project is part of the Olifants River Water Resources Development Project (ORWRDP) bulk infrastructure plan which makes provision for the construction of raw and potable water pipeline systems to the identified target areas. “The objective of the Mogalakwena Water Master Plan is to develop and implement a holistic long term water infrastructure solution that will support the municipality’s development goals. It will unlock vast mining potential and support sustainable integrated human settlements,” Tloubatla explained.“As phase 1 of this project is to completed, which is estimated to be around October this year, 234 415 people which is about 55 000 households will be getting water on a regular basis,” he added.