Question NW1513 to the Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation
17 December 2019 - NW1513
Sonti, Ms NP to ask the Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation
(a) What are the reasons that her department has failed to install water infrastructure in Wonderkop, Marikana, in the North West and (b) on what date does her department intend to install the water taps in the area?
Reply:
(a) Rustenburg Local Municipality (LM) is a Water Service Authority (WSA) with a mandate for the provision of water and sanitation services within its jurisdiction which includes areas such as Wonderkop and Marikana in the North West Province. However, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) through the Water Services Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) has allocated R88 million for the 2019/20 financial years to Rustenburg Local Municipality for additional projects.
Rustenburg LM submitted their Business Plans for the three (3) projects highlighted below and funding was allocated accordingly by DWS. Refer to the table below for the breakdown:
No |
Project Name and Description |
Project Cost |
Allocation |
Progress |
1 |
Marikana Upgrading Marikana rising mains, conservancy tank, size of the pumps, pump station. |
R12 513 355,9 |
R12 513 355,9 |
The progress is at 67% |
2 |
Rustenburg DMA Zones Water audit, meter replacement, sub-zoning, advanced metering infrastructure, reservoir telemetry, repair and replacement of infrastructure, pressure management, water monitoring dashboard and water conservation campaigns. |
R37 000 000 |
R37 000 000 |
The progress is at 97% |
3 |
Rustenburg North Replacement of AC pipes with uPVC pipes and aged water meters, fire hydrants, valves. |
R57 082 000 |
R38 486 645 |
The progress onsite is at 65% |
(b) DWS does not have a mandate for reticulation and to install water taps in local government areas.
The Honourable Member is requested to refer the question to the Minister for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs who will be in a better position to respond to plans in place to supply water reticulation in Wonderkop and Marikana including the installation of water taps.