Majodina satisfied with construction progress at Ntabelanga Dam
This follows technical delays in the project which included finance and procurement challenges
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina and her Deputy David Mahlobo have expressed satisfaction with the progress made in the construction of Ntabelanga Dam in Eastern Cape. The dam is part of the Umzimvubu Water Project, a multi-billion-rand initiative. Majodina and Mahlobo conducted an oversight visit to the site, which has faced technical delays but has now resumed construction with 2030 as the completion deadline.
The minister is pleased that phase two of the construction has begun, noting significant advancements. She mentions that road infrastructure was lacking and parking facilities were not ready when they visited. However, today, the area was previously submerged, and they are now constructing a cofferdam. Additionally, the team has diverted the river to the left to build on the right side and is currently building a temporary bridge to access soil from the amaMpondomise side.
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