Project to extend dam on schedule
JOHANNESBURG - Work is underway to expand the Clanwilliam Dam, with completion set for 2028.
Water Minister Pemmy Majodina says her department will seek approval for extended working hours to stay on schedule.
The R5.7 billion project will triple the dam's capacity.
Construction teams are working on the expansion of the Clanwilliam Dam to ensure they meet the project's 2028 completion deadline.
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina announced that the department will seek permission to extend overtime working hours to achieve their targets.
During her visit to the site, Majodina said that she plans to monitor progress by visiting every three months. The R5.7-billion project will triple the dam's water capacity.
Located on the Olifants River, the Clanwilliam Dam serves as a vital water source for the region's farmers, municipalities, and businesses.
It currently holds 123 million cubic meters of water.
The mega project was originally set for completion in 2018, but delays have pushed the date back to 2028.
Officials have stressed the importance of meeting this deadline.
Local leaders have underscored the crucial role the Clanwilliam Dam plays in the local economy, saying the completion of the upgrades will further accelerate the rollout of hydro-energy projects planned for the west coast corridor and will also bolster the region's agricultural sector.
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