Grundfos in partnership with the Save Our Schools NPO, recently launched the Future of Water project at the Masibambane Secondary School in the water parched Bloekombos community
In the wake of the Cape Water Crisis, small businesses in the settlement, which is home to approximately 45 000 people, are prohibited from using municipal water in their trade, and schools are on strict quotas to limit their water usage. The project involves the installation of water towers to provide non-potable water for car washing and irrigation for micro-farms, and the delivery of water to the six schools in the settlement, an HIV clinic and churches.Mitigating the impact of the water crisis
The first stage of the project will see the installation of eight 5 000-litre tanks at Masibambane Secondary School. The tanks will provide sufficient water for everyday activities, as well as aid in the provision of irrigation for the school’s food garden. “Water is the most important resource in any community,” notes Grundfos Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa, Henning Sandager. “Our partnership with SOS NPO has created a solution that engages directly with the Bloekombos community. It ensures that the value of water is understood and at the same time available for those in need. We are committed to this project for the long term,” he continues.Grundfos and SOS NPO have been working with community stakeholders, government and businesses to provide alternative water sources and solutions to mitigate the impact of the water crisis in struggling communities in the Western Cape.
