KNYSNA NEWS - The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), in partnership with the Western Cape Provincial Government and the Breede-Olifants Catchment Management Agency, are on a two-day joint working visit in Knysna.
The objective of the visit on 12 and 13 March is to address the persistent water supply and service delivery issues in town.
On Tuesday an assessment was made of the water and sanitation infrastructure, an anti-vandalism awareness campaign was launched, and technical site inspections were made in the Hornlee and Dam se Bos areas.
These areas have been severely affected by water shortages and sewage spills for months on end.
The visit started at 11:00 at the Hornlee Community Hall where pressing issues were discussed.
A report on the findings in Hornlee, Dam se Bos, Bongani and Khayalethu is set to be compiled today, 13 March.
Main focus of the visit:
Conditional assessment report: To produce a comprehensive assessment report that outlines the current water shortages and sewage spills in Knysna. This report will serve as a resource for the municipality, providing insights and recommendations to resolve the crisis.
Anti-vandalism campaign: Highlighting the detrimental effects of vandalism on the water and sanitation infrastructure, an ongoing anti-vandalism campaign was launched to raise awareness about the importance of safeguarding essential resources and discouraging acts of vandalism.
Technical infrastructure evaluation: An assessment of the technical aspects of the water and sanitation infrastructure. This evaluation would help identify issues or deficiencies, enabling the development of targeted strategies and solutions to ensure sustainable service delivery.
Read about the outcome in next week's Knysna-Plett Herald.
Officials from the Department of Water and Sanitation, Western Cape Provincial Government, the Breede-Olifants Catchment Management Agency, Local Government and Knysna Municipality. Photo: Zoe Fick
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