Big plans in the pipeline for thirsty Harding
R42,6 million was set aside to cater for a water and sanitation subsidy for indigent or poor households living below the poverty threshold.
Harding water and sanitation problems may soon be a thing of the past if Ugu’s plans to upgrade the Weza Plant are successful.
This was revealed by Ugu mayor Mondli Chiliza, during a press briefing following Ugu Budget Vote for the 2018/2019 financial year, for which council collectively agreed to endorse a budget of more than R1-billion.
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For Harding, Umuziwabantu municipality, R42,6 million was set aside to cater for a water and sanitation subsidy for indigent or poor households living below the poverty threshold.
The mayor said this allocation included provision for standpipes, water tankers in case of emergency, repairs and maintenance of water and sanitation infrastructure.
The Municipal Infrastructure Grant monies were allocated as follows:
*R26,5-million for the Weza Regional Bulk Water Supply;
* R1,5-million for Harding Sanitation Scheme phase 3;
The mayor said he had been aware of some challenges that Harding faced and had been told that the municipality was busy upgrading pipes.
The mayor also mentioned that the municipality had been making other provisions to assist the community of Harding, such as providing tankers while upgrades were being implemented.
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