New committee to tackle Gauteng water crisis – Mamabolo

Mamabolo tabled an R1 billion budget on Wednesday, focused on bolstering the response to the energy crisis, revitalising CBDs, and assisting in making municipalities sustainable.

 Gauteng is one of the provinces that continue to struggle with consistent water supply and distribution.

The previous provincial government had already established a task team to assist municipalities struggling with erratic water supply.

But Mamabolo said the province wants to speed up the process with a local approach.

“COGTA is dedicated to addressing water supply challenges and has already conducted a site inspection of the Vaal River water system. The department will collaborate with the National Department of Water and Sanitation, municipalities, and Rand Water to tackle these issues.

“We are pleased to announce the establishment of the Provincial Intergovernmental Relations Forum on Water Supply. We will conduct oversight visits and roadshows to municipalities to foster cooperation in ensuring water security for our people,” said Mamabolo.

He said the department will also be working with municipalities to address sewage spillages and water leaks.

“COGTA is finalising a Memorandum of Understanding for the Rand West Local Municipality to be appointed as the implementing agent on behalf of the Gauteng provincial government.

“As the implementing agent, the municipality will manage all sewer networks, including unblocking sewer distribution networks, designing, constructing, and maintaining sewer infrastructure across Gauteng,” added Mamabolo.

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