City of Tshwane is taking steps to tackle its water and sanitation challenges by formalising partnerships with key stakeholders.
Among these partners, the National Department of Water and Sanitation is playing a pivotal role, offering both regulatory oversight and technical and financial resources to address issues such as the Hennops River pollution, the Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Works, and staffing shortages.City Manager Johann Mettler and Deputy Director-General for Water and Sanitation Services Dr. Risimati Mathye signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Tshwane House.
“We are pleased by the will and zeal shown by the city in ensuring collaborative efforts,” said Mathye. The training of a team of engineers under the DWS has already begun. This collaboration is crucial, especially on the water and sanitation side, to address the city’s long-standing water issues, which are often linked to aging infrastructure and maintenance problems at water treatment plants.Infrastructure planning and development to improve service delivery.Benchmarking programs like Green Drop, Blue Drop, and No Drop.
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