KZN Cogta invests millions to improve uThukela water crisis
In an effort to address a water crisis unfolding in the
uThukela district, the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional
Affairs in KZN has announced a multi-million-rand investment to improve water
access and security.
The department's MEC, Thulasizwe Buthelezi announced the investment during a Water Summit hosted by Deputy Transport Minister, Mkhuleko Hlengwa in the region this week.
It was aimed at addressing severe shortages in the district and saw businesses, non-governmental organisations, state agencies, and municipal leadership come together.
In a statement, KZN Cogta says to ensure effective implementation of the investment, the Umgeni-uThukela Water Board will play a leading role in water provision within the district.
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Other resolutions that were discussed at the summit were around strengthening measures to reduce non-revenue water loss.
Stakeholders also discussed establishing an uThukela Water Steering Committee to facilitate the implementation of water access solutions.
The investment will be utilised for various water-related interventions, including Infrastructure upgrades and operational and maintenance support.
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