to its residents, the Department of Cooperative Governance says the continuing water challenges in the province range from old infrastructure and limited funding to complete bulk projects.
The department says it has collaborated with the Department of Water and Sanitation and the Municipal Infrastructure Support Agency to support to struggling municipalities. Gamagara Local Municipality has been battling to supply water to residents in Olifantshoek since September. Department spokesperson Tebogo Monyo says, “The department is assisting struggling municipalities with project initiatives, project planning and development through grants such as municipal infrastructure grants. We further assist municipalities with maintenance projects through municipal support intervention programs.
South Africa South Africa Latest News, South Africa South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Source: SABC News Online - 🏆 32. / 51 Read more »