The De Hoop Dam Project
MAJOR WATER SCHEMES WILL STIMULATE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
GROWTH!
In 2000, there was only a mandate to Form a municipality. Today,
less than six years, spending on infrastructure and improving the
water supply to grow the local industrial and commercial economies,
exceeds billions of Rands.
Greater Sekhukhune has improved its spending on water projects since
2001 by a massive 44% - providing water to thousands of people who
had to go without this basic commodity.
A high-power delegation from the Department of Water Affairs and
Forestry met with officials and mayors of the district and the five
local municipalities to discuss the water needs of the district.
They also visited the site near Burgersfort where the De Hoop Dam
will be constructed.
Cllr. Dickson Masemola stated that it is paramount to improve water
resources. While the district is rich in mines and the prospects of
heavy industries are high, sustainable growth is dependent on an
adequate supply of water.
He further mentioned that large sums of money have been allocated
for improved infrastructure. During the previous financial year R100
million was spent on infrastructure development. This is a massive
investment in view of the fact that the district still needs large
sums of money to address water infrastructure backlogs inherited
from the then administration. Spending will remain high until
sustainable water resources are constructed.
To supplement the water supply the dam wall of the Flag Boshielo Dam
was raised at a cost of R400 million, while the construction of the
De Hoop Dam, will cost billions. This project will not only secure
an adequate water supply, but will also generate massive secondary
business opportunities for the locals.
The progress on the De Hoop Dam Project will be reported on the
website frequently.
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