06-07-2025
Sourcing investment for new bulk water projects
PRETORIA - The South African National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency Bill was signed into law in August 2024.
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This paved the way for the establishment of the water infrastructure agency to enhance water infrastructure and quality.
The state-owned entity will solicit investments for new bulk water projects.
The water and sanitation portfolio committee says the agency should avoid repeating the failures of other state-owned-entities by putting in place mitigation procedures to ensure success and efficiency.
Director General at the Department of Water and Sanitation, Dr Sean Phillips discussed this with eNCA.
