Villiersdorp Faces Water Crisis, Community Fundraises for Borehole Pump
Villiersdorp is experiencing a severe water crisis, prompting the Villiersdorp Chamber of Commerce and Ratepayers Association to launch a donation drive for a borehole pump. The crisis started six months ago when the town's boreholes failed and infrastructure was damaged. Farmers are facing a 30% water quota reduction. The municipality has begun drilling a new borehole but has not procured a necessary pump. The community has invested R30,000 in repairs and needs further funds to secure water supply, with local tourism pledging to match donations.
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Villiersdorp is facing a severe water crisis as both of its boreholes became non-operational, prompting the Villiersdorp Chamber of Commerce and Ratepayers Association to initiate a donation drive for a borehole pump. This crisis began six months ago and has led to a 30% reduction in water quotas for farmers.
The municipality's efforts to drill a new borehole have stalled due to procurement delays. The ratepayers association has invested over R30,000 in repairs but found their equipment beyond salvation. The local tourism association plans to match donations up to R5,000. The community aims to secure funding through an online platform to address critical infrastructure gaps.
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