Western Cape Allocates R40.5 Million for Water Resilience Projects
The Western Cape Government will invest R40.5 million in municipal water resilience projects for the 2026/27 financial year to enhance water security amid climate challenges. This investment supports the Western Cape Water Resilience Strategy, targeting an additional 350 million m³ of water by 2035.

The Western Cape Department of Local Government will allocate R40.5 million for water resilience initiatives in the 2026/27 fiscal year. Projects include R4.34 million for borehole testing in Beaufort West, R1 million for a new reservoir in Eendekuil, and R800,000 for membrane support at a desalination plant in Plettenberg Bay.
Additional projects involve R3 million for borehole refurbishments in Ladismith, R1 million for a feasibility study in Laingsburg, and R1.83 million for raising the Dassieshoek Dam wall. In total, R7.5 million is earmarked for large potable water tankers. This investment is crucial for addressing water security challenges amid climate variability and increasing demand.




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