Department of Water and Sanitation Engages Northern Cape Municipalities on Water Projects
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says it will meet with 26 municipalities, Water Boards, and the Municipal Infrastructure Support Agency (MISA) in the Northern Cape from 10 to 12 February 2025. The three-day engagement will assess the performance of water and sanitation projects over the past three years, focusing on financial management, project progress, and municipal support needs.
In a statement the department confirms that discussions will include turnaround strategies for improving struggling services and ensuring sustainable water provision with a major highlight being the Water Security Dashboard, a real-time data tool monitoring water systems and project progress.
The department says, municipalities will also receive guidance on accessing funding through the Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) and the Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG). The event will conclude with a site inspection of the Kameelmond wastewater treatment works in Upington.
