Siphelele Nketo
THE deepening water shortage in the rural villages of Ward 7 and Ward 21 in Umzimkhulu will be a thing of the past once a recently launched water project is completed.
This was said at the official launch of a water supply project on Wednesday, July 8, at Petros Jozana Primary School in Umzimkhulu.
When completed, the project will benefit the rural community of Nazareth, Mabuyane and Ngqokozweni. It entails the construction of four boreholes with pumps and generators, a booster pumping station pump, the installation of communal standpipes and the refurbishment of the existing reticulation network.
According to the Harry Gwala District Municipality, the construction is expected to commence after the technical handover period and will be completed in 12 months.
Harry Gwala District Municipality deputy mayor Nosisa Jojozi said that the project reflects the spirit of cooperative governance and the municipality’s commitment to ensure sustainable access to clean water. She urged the community to protect the infrastructure from vandalism and emphasised that the project will not only improve the quality of life for residents but will also create local employment opportunities.
