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PRESENTATION TO PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE

ON WATER AND ENVIRONMENT

DEPARTMENT OF WATER AFFAIRS

NORTH WEST REGIONAL OFFICE

26 AUGUST 2009

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CONTENTS• INTRODUCTION• OVERVIEW OF PAST ACHIEVEMENTS• DWA INSTITUTIONS IN WATER SERVICE

PROVISION• OVERVIEW OF DWA’S PLANNED

INTERVENTIONS• HIGH LEVEL CHALLENGES AND POSSIBLE

INTERVENTIONS• FOCUS FOR 09/10

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INTRODUCTION• The North West covers an area of 116 320 km2. • It has a total population of about 4 million people and it

contributes approximately 6% pf the National GDP. • It is a predominantly rural province with low population

density. • It is faced with huge service delivery backlogs. • It also has a problem of unequal and ‘pocket” development

with large disparities between its urban and rural sections. • Characterized by insufficient bulk infrastructure, thus

impacting on the eradication of the water services backlog. • The province is faced with a sanitation backlog of 437 000

hh• The water backlog stands at 134 000 hh and the cost to

eradicate it is approximately R1 236 mil .

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INTRODUCTIONBackground of Water Services ProgrammeBackground of Water Services Programme• 1994 RDP program launched to eradicate Basic services backlog• Constitutional responsibility given to LG for water services and DWAF

to play a technical support and Regulatory role• 2003 Roles and responsibilities for water services consolidated under

MIG• 2003 Strategic Framework on Water Services Approved by cabinet• 2005 Masibambane program launched • 2007 revised target date for universal access to water and sanitation• 2008 Separate program for Regional Bulk Infrastructure launched• 2008 Municipal Indaba held resulting in a detailed plan of action with

responsibilities and time frames

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INTRODUCTIONBackground to Water Services in the North WestBackground to Water Services in the North West• 4 District Municipalities and 21 Local

Municipalities• 2 District municipalities and 12local municipalities

are Water Services Authorities• 4 Water Boards and one Section 21 company

provide both bulk and retail services to municipalities

• WSA in the process of finalizing S78 assessments • Largely depended on ground water

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Overview of the North West Province

District Municipality Municipalities Water Service Authorities

DR Kenneth Kaunda VentersdorpTlokweMatlosanaMaquassi

All local Municipalities are Water Service Authorities

Bojanala MoreteleMadibengRustenburgKgetleng RivierMoses Kotane

All local Municipalities are Water Service Authorities

DR Ruth Mompati NalediMamusaLekwa TeemaneGreater TaungKagisanoMolopo

DR Ruth Mompati

Ngaka Modiri Molema MafikengRamotshere MoiloaDitsobotlaRatlouTswaing

Ngaka Modiri Molema

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Overview of the North West Province

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CURRENT DWA NW PROGRAMMES/PROJECTSCURRENT DWA NW PROGRAMMES/PROJECTS

• WSDP Support• Section 78 process support• One-stop-shop• Transfers / Refurbishment• Institutional Reform• Drinking Water Quality

monitoring• Appropriate Technology• MIG support• WSA Checklist• Sanitation

• Provincial MSP• WS Business plans• Water Sector Plans• Direct Support

TISPP-Target Implementation Support Program Plan

• Councilor induction• School backlog eradication• Bulk Infrastructure programme• Water Conservation and Demand

Management• Free Basic Water and Sanitation• Stock watering Pilot projects in

DRRSMDM• Water for Growth & Development

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DWA

WATER SERVICE AUTHORITIES

WATER BOARDS

CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT

AGENCIES

CIVIL SOCIETY

LG&E SETAS

SA LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

WATER SERVICE

PROVIDERS

UNIONS

WS PRACTIONERS PVT SECTOR

NATIONAL & PROVDEPARTMENTS

DONORSFINANCE INSTs

WATER RESOURCES

MANAGEMENT

WS TRAININGINSTITUTIONS

USERS

WS RESEARCH

DWAThe policy, legislative

& regulatory framework enabling environment

WATER SERVICE AUTHORITIES The hub which drives the delivery of Water Services to the people

THE PLAYERSThe spokes

who hold the sector together.All the parts have a role to play.

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Overview of Past Achievements

Functional Area Nature of Support

Achievements Benefitting WSA

Planning WS CB Business plan support

BPs developed for priority municipalitiesR14.9 million allocated

Dr Ruth MompatiMoses KotaneMoreteleMadibengKgetlengNgaka Modiri MolemaVentersdorpMaquassi Hills

NW Provincial Water Sector Plan developed and implemented 08/11

All WSAs

Support to MIG MIG technical projects assessments reports assessed and recommended for funding.355 WS projects recommended since 2006Regular meetings held with MIG unit

All WSAs

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Overview of Past Achievements

Functional Area Nature of Support

Achievements Benefitting WSA

Planning Project management About 23000 pre 94 buckets were eradicated by Dec 2007 with R205mil expended by Municipalities

Ngaka Modiri MolemaMaquassi HillsMatlosanaDr Ruth Mompati

Financial Drought Relief Projects utilizing R91,8mil (Allocation 3-4-5) Budget since 2005 to date was spent

Ngaka Modiri MolemaDr Ruth MompatiMatlosanaKgetleng Rivier

Plans to meet targets Sanitation acceleration plans developed through Operation Gijima

Dr Ruth MompatiMoses KotaneMoreteleMadibengKgetleng RivierNgaka Modiri Molema

Financial R 338mil spent on O&M, transfers and refurbishment

Dr Ruth MompatiMoses KotaneMoreteleMadibengNgaka Modiri MolemaRustenburg

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Overview of Past Achievements

Functional Area Nature of Support

Achievements Benefitting WSA

Planning Sector support Maintained strong participation at the various committees dealing with the PGDS structures in the province to ensure that Water issues are captured adequatelyDWA NW fully represented in NW Dev Planning Forum

WSDP support Municipalities assisted with alignment of WSDPs to IDPsMunicipalities supported to finalize their WSDPs, all 12 WSDPs were assessed and await Council Resolutions

All WSAs

MSP support Reviewed the MSPs and incorporated emerging priorities

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Overview of Past Achievements

Functional Area Nature of Support

Achievements Benefitting WSA

Service delivery Financial R120.8 million allocated for Maquassi Hills BWSR5 million allocated for feasibility studies

Maquassi HillsNgaka Modiri MolemaMoreteleMadibeng

MIG support PMUs supported to fast track delivery

All WSAs

Monitoring and evaluation

Monitoring of projects to ensure adherence to DWAs norms and standards

Ngaka Modiri MolemaDr Ruth MompatiMaquassi HillsMatlosana

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Overview of Past AchievementsFunctional Area Nature of

SupportAchievements Benefitting WSA

Sector Collaboration Integrated and consolidated support to municipalities

Achieved closer collaboration with DCG&TA, SALGA, DBSA etc and ensured that plans are aligned

Ensure integration of 3 Spheres of Government, coordination of activities by all sector departments to avoid duplication in line with Cooperative Government Framework Act

DWA Actively involved in Provincial Dev Planning Forum which comprises of; IDP working group, PGDS structures Environmental Working Group, Housing, Capacity Building, Economic, Disaster, Finance Working Group

The Water & Sanitation Steering Committee for the province is fully functional and reports on key priority areas and service delivery progress

All WSAs

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Overview of Past AchievementsFunctional Area Nature of

SupportAchievements Benefitting WSA

Water Conservation and Demand management

Funded three munucipalities

Water loss / unaccounted for water assessments and interventions implemented.Huge progress reported in determining water asset status, water use and billing

Maquassi HillsVentersdorpDinokana

Operation and Maintenance

Assistance with queries One stop shop in the process of being established and a toll free line is operational. Issues reported by communities are coordinated through the regional office and the necessary responses effected

All WSAs

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DWA Institutions in Water Service Provision

Institution Role in Service Delivery

Botshelo Water Provision of water to Greater Taung (Dr Ruth Mompati)Undertakes maintenance in Ratlou LM and Lehurutshe LM (Ngaka Modiri Molema)

Magalies Water Bulk water supply to Rustenburg LM and Moses Kotane LM

Sedibeng Water Provision of water to Dr Ruth MompatiBulk water supply to Maquassi Hills LM

Mid Vaal (Section 21 Water company)

Provision of water to Madibeng LM and Moretele LM

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Overview of the Department’s Planned Interventions

Functional Area Planned Intervention TimeframeWater Use Province highlighted the need

for the development of a stock watering policy and this resulted in the development of the small scale multiple water use draft policy

Inter Governmental Relations Attend and assist to give clarity on water and sanitation issues in Izimbizos

ongoing

Poverty Alleviation Greater Taung area targeted for War on Poverty campaign in collaboration with the Premiers office

Awaiting donor funding

Water Service Delivery Preparing for a Provincial Indaba on targets and backlog eradication on 28th Sept 2009

September 2009

Universal Access to water services

Economic development fund (loan) (DBSA) to assist struggling municipalities with meeting of targets

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Overview of the Department’s Planned Interventions

Functional Area Planned Intervention TimeframeWater Service Delivery DCG&TA in conjunction with

DBSA conducted backlog study and awaits ratification by some MunicipalitiesProvincial Water Master Plan development is in progress

Awaiting municipalities

Water Service Delivery Regional Acceleration plan in progress. Municipal Acceleration Plans to be incorporated into Regional Plan

Awaiting council approval for 6 sanitation acceleration plans

Schools Water and Sanitation Support to Schools backlog eradication- R40mil allocated for 09/10

March 2010

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High Level Challenges and Possible Interventions

Challenge InterventionCapacity at municipalities- High staff turnover of s57 managers and thus lack of continuity in planning and implementation

Deployment of technical expertiseAddress s57 appointmentRigorously implement local government support planDeployment model developed and implemented

Non-alignment of targets- Fragmented planning especially between Municipalities and Housing

Strengthen planning support capacity through municipal IDP processes and Newly established Provincial Development Planning Forum

Capacity of municipality to spend

Ability of municipality to generate revenue Assist with implementation of tariff policies

Inadequate O & M budget due to poor asset Management

Strong political drive in the MUNICIPAL INDABA action lists

Equitable Share not adequate esp. rural municipalities

WSP/WSA Functionality-Sect 78 not finalized in Most Municipalities - poor WSP/WSA arrangement

Rigorously implement local government support plan

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High Level Challenges and Possible Interventions

Challenge InterventionPoor Compliance with NWA/WSA/DORA by WSA, e.g. by laws, tariff etc

Councilor induction, provide generic by-laws

WWTP/WTP NEED major Upgrade and Refurbishment

Secure funding

Bulk Water Needs very high (R9billion) Needs communicated to national office. Enhance technical capacity of region

Shifting target due to population migrating in search of better livelihood

Intensify planning through IDP processes

Captured data is outdated quickly Updating o reference framework document on a yearly basis

The construction industry may not be ready for the demand

Performance Management and regulatory capacity

Regulatory support required from DWA with clear time frames

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High Level Challenges and Possible Interventions

Challenge RecommendationInadequate allocations to address backlogs MIG Funding increased to meet the current

backlog targetsDeal with quick wins first

Availability of water resources Urgent finalization of Institutional Realignment as it impacts on IWRM implementation

Water conservation and demand management (strain on resources)

Use lessons learnt in Maquassi Hills and Ventersdorp to roll out to other WSAs

Political instability impacts on service delivery especially in NMMDM

Speedy Political interventions were applicable

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DBSA/DCG&TA Apprentices Deployed

Municipalities Mechanical Engineers

Civil Engineers

Electrical engineers

Plumbing Water Care

Rustenburg 6 1 1 2

Mamusa 2

Madibeng 2 4 1

Mafikeng 1 4 2 1

Potchestroom 1 4 1

Naledi 1 1

Merafong 1 2 2

Moses Kotane 4 2 1

Ramotshere moiloa

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DBSA/DCG&TA Professionals deployed

Municipalities Financial Civil Engineer

Greater Taung 1

Tswaing 1

Naledi 1

Kgetleng 1 1

Moretele 1

Ventersdorp 1

Ditsobotla 1

Moses kotane 1

Mamusa 1

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High Level Challenges and Possible Interventions – Identified Hotspots (NMM DM)

Challenge Intervention

Malfunctioning WWTP in Zeerust Feasibility study is being commissioned by District to develop appropriate action

Water Shortage in Itsoseng 10ML reservoir construction is in progress-R30mil allocated by WSA shortfall R30mil

Water Crisis in Dinokana Geo Hydrological investigation is underway, coupled with tech report and design to augment current supply(R16 mil) and shortfall is R44milTo curb illegal connections intermediary service level will be provided to households (long term)

Tswaing/Sannieshof –Inappropriate WWTP Current budget is R2mil need R58mil to address infrastructure defects but will use a phased approach

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High Level Challenges and Possible Interventions – Identified Hotspots (DRM DM)

Challenge InterventionWater shortage in Vryburg Pipeline from Pudumoeng has been

completedFeasibility study to use Taung dam is in progress (R10mil)BIG allocation will be used for WPP upgrading in Pudumoeng (R10mil allocated)

WWTP dysfunctional in Vryburg MIG budget to be used for upgradingIntervention plan developed by Municipality to address infrastructure defects both short & long term

Water quality challenges in the Taung villages Utilize Taung dam to supply communities R10m

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High Level Challenges and Possible Interventions – Identified Hotspots (Bojanala DM)

Challenge InterventionMoretele is in arrears for bulk water supply by City of Tshwane to the value of R44mil (Apr09)

DCG&TA with DWA in the process of resolving the issue. Bulk water supply feasibility study (R1mil) is been done to determine possible use of Klipvoordam water

Madibeng is in arrears of R55mil with COT DPLG and DWAF is in process of negotiating repayment deal, feasibility study is been done to determine the use of Hartbeespoort dam for water useR10 million has been allocated by DWAF to upgrade the WPP

Increased water demand in the Rustenburg and the mines

Feasibility study to be commissioned

Kgetleng is cash strapped due to poor revenue capacity and base

DBSA has deployed an engineer to provide technical support and Bojanala provides hands on support to the MunicipalityEquitable share to be increased to address infrastructure backlogsDWA assisting with bulk infrastructure planning

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High Level Challenges and Possible Interventions – Identified Hotspots (DKK DM)

Challenge InterventionVentersdorp experiences water shortage in Appel draai village

Boreholes drilled to augment current supplyR1 mil has been allocated from BIG budget for bulk water feasibility study

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Key Focus for 09/10Functional Area Deliverable

Water Service Delivery Eradication of backlog in schools Eradication of post 94 in informal settlementsEradication of general sanitation backlog by 2014

Effective Oversight of Institutions Support to Local Government through Municipal Support Plans and WS business plans

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