Question NW2708 to the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Winkler, Ms HS to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

(1) What (a) are the details of the plan of the SA Weather Service Infrastructure Sustainability (SAWS) plan, which aims to outline the expansion, automatic and modernization endeavours, emphasizing alternative power solutions for its observation networks and (b) is the timeline for the adoption of the plan; (2) what is the SAWS interim plan to ensure the continued effective operation of its observation networks in instances of load shedding and other energy supply issues?