1 PRESENTATION TO PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON WATER AND ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT OF WATER AFFAIRS NORTH WEST REGIONAL OFFICE 26 AUGUST 2009

2 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

3 INTRODUCTION The North West covers an area of 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 hh The water backlog stands at hh and the cost to eradicate it is approximately R1 236 mil.

4 INTRODUCTION Background 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

5 INTRODUCTION Background 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

6 Overview of the North West Province District MunicipalityMunicipalitiesWater Service Authorities DR Kenneth Kaunda Ventersdorp Tlokwe Matlosana Maquassi All local Municipalities are Water Service Authorities Bojanala Moretele Madibeng Rustenburg Kgetleng Rivier Moses Kotane All local Municipalities are Water Service Authorities DR Ruth Mompati Naledi Mamusa Lekwa Teemane Greater Taung Kagisano Molopo DR Ruth Mompati Ngaka Modiri Molema Mafikeng Ramotshere Moiloa Ditsobotla Ratlou Tswaing Ngaka Modiri Molema

7 Overview of the North West Province

8 CURRENT 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

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16 Overview of Past Achievements Functional AreaNature of Support AchievementsBenefitting WSA PlanningWS CB Business plan support BPs developed for priority municipalities R14.9 million allocated Dr Ruth Mompati Moses Kotane Moretele Madibeng Kgetleng Ngaka Modiri Molema Ventersdorp Maquassi Hills NW Provincial Water Sector Plan developed and implemented 08/11 All WSAs Support to MIGMIG technical projects assessments reports assessed and recommended for funding. 355 WS projects recommended since 2006 Regular meetings held with MIG unit All WSAs

17 Overview of Past Achievements Functional AreaNature of Support AchievementsBenefitting WSA PlanningProject managementAbout pre 94 buckets were eradicated by Dec 2007 with R205mil expended by Municipalities Ngaka Modiri Molema Maquassi Hills Matlosana Dr Ruth Mompati FinancialDrought Relief Projects utilizing R91,8mil (Allocation 3-4-5) Budget since 2005 to date was spent Ngaka Modiri Molema Dr Ruth Mompati Matlosana Kgetleng Rivier Plans to meet targetsSanitation acceleration plans developed through Operation Gijima Dr Ruth Mompati Moses Kotane Moretele Madibeng Kgetleng Rivier Ngaka Modiri Molema FinancialR 338mil spent on O&M, transfers and refurbishment Dr Ruth Mompati Moses Kotane Moretele Madibeng Ngaka Modiri Molema Rustenburg

18 Overview of Past Achievements Functional AreaNature of Support AchievementsBenefitting WSA PlanningSector supportMaintained strong participation at the various committees dealing with the PGDS structures in the province to ensure that Water issues are captured adequately DWA NW fully represented in NW Dev Planning Forum WSDP supportMunicipalities assisted with alignment of WSDPs to IDPs Municipalities supported to finalize their WSDPs, all 12 WSDPs were assessed and await Council Resolutions All WSAs MSP supportReviewed the MSPs and incorporated emerging priorities

19 Overview of Past Achievements Functional AreaNature of Support AchievementsBenefitting WSA Service deliveryFinancialR120.8 million allocated for Maquassi Hills BWS R5 million allocated for feasibility studies Maquassi Hills Ngaka Modiri Molema Moretele Madibeng MIG supportPMUs supported to fast track delivery All WSAs Monitoring and evaluation Monitoring of projects to ensure adherence to DWAs norms and standards Ngaka Modiri Molema Dr Ruth Mompati Maquassi Hills Matlosana

20 Overview of Past Achievements Functional AreaNature of Support AchievementsBenefitting WSA Sector CollaborationIntegrated 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

21 Overview of Past Achievements Functional AreaNature of Support AchievementsBenefitting 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 Hills Ventersdorp Dinokana Operation and Maintenance Assistance with queriesOne 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

22 DWA Institutions in Water Service Provision InstitutionRole in Service Delivery Botshelo WaterProvision of water to Greater Taung (Dr Ruth Mompati) Undertakes maintenance in Ratlou LM and Lehurutshe LM (Ngaka Modiri Molema) Magalies WaterBulk water supply to Rustenburg LM and Moses Kotane LM Sedibeng WaterProvision of water to Dr Ruth Mompati Bulk water supply to Maquassi Hills LM Mid Vaal (Section 21 Water company) Provision of water to Madibeng LM and Moretele LM

23 Overview of the Department’s Planned Interventions Functional AreaPlanned InterventionTimeframe Water UseProvince 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 RelationsAttend and assist to give clarity on water and sanitation issues in Izimbizos ongoing Poverty AlleviationGreater Taung area targeted for War on Poverty campaign in collaboration with the Premiers office Awaiting donor funding Water Service DeliveryPreparing for a Provincial Indaba on targets and backlog eradication on 28 th Sept 2009 September 2009 Universal Access to water services Economic development fund (loan) (DBSA) to assist struggling municipalities with meeting of targets

24 Overview of the Department’s Planned Interventions Functional AreaPlanned InterventionTimeframe Water Service DeliveryDCG&TA in conjunction with DBSA conducted backlog study and awaits ratification by some Municipalities Provincial 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 SanitationSupport to Schools backlog eradication- R40mil allocated for 09/10 March 2010

25 High Level Challenges and Possible Interventions ChallengeIntervention Capacity at municipalities- High staff turnover of s57 managers and thus lack of continuity in planning and implementation Deployment of technical expertise Address s57 appointment Rigorously implement local government support plan Deployment 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 revenueAssist 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

26 High Level Challenges and Possible Interventions ChallengeIntervention Poor 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 quicklyUpdating 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

27 High Level Challenges and Possible Interventions ChallengeRecommendation Inadequate allocations to address backlogsMIG Funding increased to meet the current backlog targets Deal 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

28 DBSA/DCG&TA Apprentices Deployed MunicipalitiesMechanical Engineers Civil Engineers Electrical engineers PlumbingWater Care Rustenburg6112 Mamusa2 Madibeng241 Mafikeng1421 Potchestroom141 Naledi11 Merafong122 Moses Kotane421 Ramotshere moiloa 1

29 DBSA/DCG&TA Professionals deployed MunicipalitiesFinancialCivil Engineer Greater Taung1 Tswaing1 Naledi1 Kgetleng11 Moretele1 Ventersdorp1 Ditsobotla1 Moses kotane1 Mamusa1

30 High Level Challenges and Possible Interventions – Identified Hotspots (NMM DM) ChallengeIntervention Malfunctioning WWTP in ZeerustFeasibility 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 DinokanaGeo Hydrological investigation is underway, coupled with tech report and design to augment current supply(R16 mil) and shortfall is R44mil To curb illegal connections intermediary service level will be provided to households (long term) Tswaing/Sannieshof –Inappropriate WWTPCurrent budget is R2mil need R58mil to address infrastructure defects but will use a phased approach

31 High Level Challenges and Possible Interventions – Identified Hotspots (DRM DM) ChallengeIntervention Water shortage in VryburgPipeline from Pudumoeng has been completed Feasibility 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 upgrading Intervention 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

32 High Level Challenges and Possible Interventions – Identified Hotspots (Bojanala DM) ChallengeIntervention Moretele 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 use R10 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 Municipality Equitable share to be increased to address infrastructure backlogs DWA assisting with bulk infrastructure planning

33 High Level Challenges and Possible Interventions – Identified Hotspots (DKK DM) ChallengeIntervention Ventersdorp experiences water shortage in Appel draai village Boreholes drilled to augment current supply R1 mil has been allocated from BIG budget for bulk water feasibility study

34 Key Focus for 09/10 Functional AreaDeliverable Water Service Delivery Eradication of backlog in schools Eradication of post 94 in informal settlements Eradication of general sanitation backlog by 2014 Effective Oversight of InstitutionsSupport to Local Government through Municipal Support Plans and WS business plans

35 Ensuring Some for all Forever Together THANK YOU