The official dam level stats in the Western Cape remain in excess of capacity as the province anticipates more rain. The Department of Water and Sanitation has urged unregistered dam owners to register their dams in compliance with the National Water Act and Dam Safety Regulations.
The official dam level stats in the Western Cape remain in excess of capacity as the province prepares for more rain in the coming days. Image: City of Cape Town websiteThe Department of Water and Sanitation has called on unregistered dam owners across the country to register their dams, as required by law.The official dam level stats in the Western Cape remain in excess of capacity as the province prepares for more rain in the coming days.
The registration process aims to ensure the safety of dams and reduce risks to the public, property and water resources.The department’s Specialist Unit Head: Dam Safety Regulation, Wally Ramokopa, said owners of dams meeting the criteria for classification as a dam with a safety risk, must verify their registration status, and submit the required forms to the Department of Water and Sanitation.
The department enforces compliance for dam owners to conduct safety inspections at least every five years, where dam owners are required to arrange for the execution of a formal dam safety inspection by an Approved Professional Person . He said failure to implement the APPs recommendations, especially when findings indicate that the dam may not be safe and has the potential to fail or cause loss of life, a directive is issued to compel the dam owners to comply.
The department is currently rolling out a mass multimedia campaign to raise awareness about the importance of dam registration, with the aim of ensuring that all dams with safety risks meet compliance standards to reduce potential harm to people, property and the environment.
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