Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina the department will ensure the acceleration of the R5.7 billion project to raise Clanwilliam Dam wall situated in Olifants River, Western Cape.
Majodina made the remarks during an oversight visit at the dam on Saturday.
The mega project in Cederberg Municiaplity, is one of the department’s priority projects, and is expected to be completed in 2028.
“Let us ensure that we accelerate the project so that it can be finalised on time. The project will not only determine the safety of the dam but will also bring economic spin-offs to the area of Clanwilliam and its surroundings.
“I am satisfied with the progress of the project and the multiple work that is running concurrently. This will speed up the completion of the project,” Majodina said.
According to the department, the project is “part of the Olifants-Doorn River Water Resources Project (ODRWP) currently under way”.
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