With Water Month drawing to a close, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is set to officially launch the Moretele South Far West Pipeline on Monday.
This is part of the department's bid to ensure an improved and reliable water supply to various villages. This will also address the previous challenges of inconsistent supply within Moretele Local Municipality (MLM).
The City of Tshwane has previously supplied water to Moretele Local Municipality through the Temba Water Treatment Works (WTW). However, due to increasing demand within the Hammanskraal area, Tshwane was unable to meet the water requirements of both areas, resulting in intermittent water supply to MLM.
To address these water supply constraints, Magalies Water identified the need to provide a reliable and sustainable source of potable water.
Subsequently, the Moretele South Bulk Water Supply (BWS) Project funded by DWS through its Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG) schedule was initiated, with Magalies Water appointed as the Implementing Agent.
The project aimed to develop a bulk distribution system to supply treated water from Klipdrift WTW to Carousel View, Bosplaas West, Mogogelo, and the Far Western systems of MLM.
“As part of the project, four bulk pipelines and a 25 MI command reservoir at Dilopye village were constructed to ensure adequate storage and reliable water supply,” the DWS said in an advisory on Sunday.
All bulk pipelines and Dilopye Reservoir have now been completed, including the Moretele South Far West Pipeline, which connects the reservoir to the Far West systems.
“The Moretele South Far West Pipeline reached practical completion on 02 February 2026 and is expected to supply potable water and support sustainable service delivery and improved living conditions to the villages of Swartdam, Ga-Motla, Ratsiepang, Mmakaunyane, Noroki, Kromkuil, and Moeka,” the department said.
The scope of work for the Moretele South Far West Pipeline included the construction of a 9.2 km uPVC pipeline ranging from 500 mm to 600 mm in diameter, together with associated valves and fittings.
Commemorated annually from 1 – 31 March, National Water Month underscores the importance of managing water as a shared national resource and strengthening resilience for future generations. – SAnews.gov.za
