Question NW806 to the Minister of Water and Sanitation
08 April 2024 - NW806
Smalle, Mr JF to ask the Minister of Water and Sanitation
(1)In light of the bilateral agreement between the government of Zimbabwe and the Republic to transfer treated water from Beitbridge Water Treatment Works in the Republic of Zimbabwe to the Musina Local Municipality, on what date did Musina Local Municipality become a water authority; (2) whether there is money that is due to the Vhembe District Municipality since it will supply water to the Musina Local Municipality while the construction work of the project is underway; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what is the total amount?
Reply:
1. The Musina Local Municipality is not a Water Services Authority. The Vhembe District Municipality is a Water Services Authority and Water Services Provider in that area.
2. The implementing agent will arrange financing, procurement for implementation, and manage construction of the project. The project is earmarked to supply 15 million m3/a (41 Ml/d) of treated water to the Musina area. Engagements with potential water off-takers (Mines, Musina Makhado Special Economic Zone, Musina Local Municipality) have commenced to finalise the funding model. Vhembe District Municipality would need to collect revenue from the users once the project is completed. The total amount will be established once tariffs have been finalised.
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