1. BRIEFING THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON WATER AND SANITATION ON UNFINISHED INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
DDG: IBOM

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS AUGMENTATION PROJECTS
STRATEGIC ASSET MANAGEMENT (DSRP)
SANITATION (BUCKET ERADICATION PROGRAMME)
RBIG PROJECTS

3. Augmentation projects

4. Augmentation Unfinished Projects
Project Name
LOCATION
2019/20 FY Budget allocation (R‘000)
Delays and recovery plan
Expected completion date
Mdloti River Development Project: Raising of Hazelmere dam
KZN: eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality
Delays:
Delayed procurement of permanent load cells
Delay of resolution of disputes and claims
Expiry of contract on 31 July 2018 and subsequent termination by contractor on 9 October 2018
Proposed Intervention
Utilisation of DWS Construction Unit to execute all the works that do not require specialist contractor.
Implement amicable solution to resolve disputes, claims and variation orders on the terminated contract.
Compilation of definitive scope of work breakdowns and timeframes to complete the works.
Alignment of all contracts (Engineer, ECO, OHS and Contractor) with definitive scope of work and time frame.
Reappointment of Specialist Contractor by end of Mid March 2019.
March 2020
Raising of Tzaneen Dam
Limpopo: Greater Tzaneen Municipality
Delays
Delays in the appointment of Contractor due transfer of project to DWS from Lepelle N. Water
Water shortages and loss of public confidence
Water Users financial compensation
Use of DWS construction Unit
Use of DWS Engineering Services as the PSP
Stakeholders engagement
October 2020

5. Augmentation Unfinished Projects cont...
Project Name
LOCATION
2019/20 FY Budget allocation (R‘000)
Delays and recovery plan
Expected completion date
Olifants River Water Resources Development Project (ORWRDP-Phase 2D, E & F)
Limpopo: Sekhukhune District Municipality 2D
2E & F
Delays:
Funding constraints
Land matters and illegal mining
Relocation and compensation of affected land owners on critical path
Borrow pit license negotiations
Encroachment to the pipeline servitude
Proposed Intervention
Reprioritise funding within ORWRDP
Prioritise land acquisition and social facilitation.
Secure Department of Mineral Resources intervention on illegal mining activities
Engage with DMR to resolve the challenge on the rehabilitation funds for the project
Finalise Memorandum of Understanding with tribal authorities
Negotiate with Dikolong Mine to secure availability of the site
2021 Depending on availability of Funds

6. STRATEGIC ASSET MANAGEMENT: DSRP

7. DSRP UNFINISHED PROJECTS
Project Name
LOCATION
2019/20 FY Budget allocation (R‘1000)
Delays and recovery plan
Expected completion date
Marico Bosveld Dam
North West
Groot Marico
5 000
The contract between DWS and the external Contractor expired before the Contractor can commence with site establishment due to the non-performance by the Contractor.
Internal Contractor was approached to assist in taking over the project and complete it. The Internal Contractor’s priced BoQ was approved. The internal contractor will commerce with site establishment in April 2019 and is expected to complete the project in 6 month from commencement.
30 September 2019
Kalkfontein Dam
Free State
Koffiefontein
5 400
Community strikes delayed the sourcing of the local labour for the project. The local labour was appointed on the 12 February 2019 and will go for medical test on the 5 march to confirm fitness for working in construction.
The Contractor will follow an accelerated project programme to complete the project.
31 May 2019
Rietspruit dam
Ventersdorp
15 695
The project was requested to be removed from 2018/19 financial year due to delays by Top Management to approve the request to procure the service of the Environmental Control Officer (ECO).
The request to procure the services of the Environmental Control Office is expected to serve at the next Top Management meeting scheduled for 5th March In the mean time the Internal Contractor was appointed and requested to start with the procurement of required materials.
31 July 2019

8. SANITATION: BUCKET ERADICATION PROGRAMME

9. BUCKET ERADICATION PROGRAMME Status Report
NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE
DWS resolved to utilise it Internal Construction Unit for the completion of 4 of the 6 Projects of which;
4 projects require Sewer Collectors and Bulk Mains to allow for functional sanitation services.
Of which 2 projects will require Pump stations;
A further 2 projects will be completed by the Water Services Authority (as a WSIG Schedule 5B grant allocation).
(Dawid Kruper LM, Louisvale PS: a PSP is already appointed, contractor is planned to be appointed in Feb 2019.
Siyancuma LM, Breipaal PS: PSP / Contractor already appointed. Planned to start with construction in Feb 2019. 9

10. NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE
MUNICIPALITY
PROJECT
BUCKETS
CONNECTED
(Y/N)
WORK REQUIRED
IMPLEMENTOR
Siyacuma LM
Griekwastad
475 N
Completion of the internal reticulation and Installation of a Pump station
DWS
Construction
Campbell
596
Outfall Sewer and pump station required to
match new municipal proposed oxidation ponds.
Tsantsabane LM
Maranteng
392
Sewer Collector (Reticulation) network
expansion required
Postdene
219
expansion required and construction of 368 toilet structures

11. FREE STATE PROVINCE
A turnkey contractor was appointed to complete the Bucket Eradication Programme in the Free State Province
the Department issued a notice of intention to terminate the relationship after the contract lapsed in March 2018;
1 out of 12 projects remains incomplete
Senekal requires the completion of internal reticulation;
The Department resolved to utilise Internal Construction for the completion of Bulk infrastructure of which;
7 projects requires bulk services to enable the flushing of new toilets;

12. FREE STATE PROVINCE MUNICIPALITY PROJECT BUCKETS CONNECTED (Y/N)
WORK REQUIRED
IMPLEMENTOR
Setsoto LM
Ficksburg
1469
Y (& N)
1215 buckets eradicated and functional. Remaining 218 not functional due
to not being connected to the Bulk Sewer Main. Rising main and 3 x ump-stations
DWS
Construction
Senekal
2435  N
Lack of water supply requires
Greywater circuit (Grey-water package plant); Sewer Collector system must be connected to a Bulk Sewer Main and Pump-station.
Completion of internal reticulation
Clocolan
3379
Sewer collection system to connected to Bulk Main and therefore not connected to the WWTW.
Bulk Sewer Main and Pump-station
Nketoana LM
Reitz
739
Bulk sewer main and pump- station required.

13. FREE STATE PROVINCE MUNICIPALITY PROJECT BUCKETS CONNECTED (Y/N)
WORK REQUIRED
IMPLEMENTOR
Nketoana LM
Arlington
1192  N
Inadequate water supply;
need to erect a water tank and Grey-water package plant to be connected, Pump-Station, Bulk Sewer Main.
DWS
Construction
Petrus Steyn
960
Bulk Sewer main to be
constructed as well as a
Pump station to connect collector system with WWTW.
Tokologo LM
Dealesville
1290 N 
2 Pump stations

14. Regional bulk infrastructure PROJECTS

15. RBIG projects Category and description No of projects Mega
Total cost of at least R1 billion over the project life cycle 15
Large
Total cost of at least R250 million to R1 billion over the project life cycle 53
Small 38
Total
106

16. RBIG Unfinished Projects
Project Name
LOCATION
2019/20 FY Budget allocation (R‘000)
Delays and recovery plan
Expected completion date
Sebokeng Wastewater Treatment Works
Gauteng
Delays:
Constant community unrest
Constant labour unrest
Proposed Intervention
National Treasury has involved in South African Defence Force to implement some of the project modules in partnership with Department of Water and Sanitation. This has also assisted in dealing with community unrest
2020
Polokwane Bulk Water Supply
Limpopo
Delays
Municipality increased the scope which is funded through their internal funding. The project is implemented within the CBD of Polokwane, this causes some delays as there is congestion within the CBD
The Implementing Agent has extended the contract for the contractor who was on site and time frame has been extended to implement the amended scope

17. RBIG Unfinished Projects
Project Name
LOCATION
2019/20 FY Budget allocation (R‘000)
Delays and recovery plan
Expected completion date
Mametja Sekororo
Limpopo
70 000
Delays
The delay was as a result of funding shortfall
Proposed Solution
The project has been reallocated 70 million to ensure completion
2021
Moutse BWS
75 000
The project progress is very slow due to number of issues that affect the project. the issues are as follows:
- The unresolved dispute between SDM(IA) and PSP
- The expired contract period of DWS construction- Extension of time claim submitted but not yet approved
The procurement delays experienced by DWS construction that impacted on the programme, i.e. procurement of goods and services, including the service provider for M&E.
Proposed Intervention
The department of water and sanitation has met with IA to try and resolve the issues with the implementing agent
The department will fast track the issues of procurement in order to ensure that the project is completed

18. RBIG Unfinished Projects
Project Name
LOCATION
2019/20 FY Budget allocation (R‘000)
Delays and recovery plan
Expected completion date
Ratlou BWS Phase 1 (Setlagole)
North West
40 000
Delays
The bulk water Supply project in Setlagole village and construction of reservoir at 99% completion, but currently no activity is happening on site due to termination of the pipeline contractor as result of non payment/ delays in payment
Proposed Solution
Adjudication of the new contractor is awaiting .Projected completion date to be revised soon as contractor appointed .
2019
Madibeng BWS Phase 2
All phases are 100 % completed ,however there is a challenge with energy supply to the plant to be in operation.
Eskom requires R1.8 million for connection and installation of the big transformer.
2020

19. RBIG Unfinished Projects
Project Name
LOCATION
2019/20 FY Budget allocation (R‘000)
Delays and recovery plan
Expected completion date
Meyerton WWTW
Gauteng
56 749
Delays
The project is around 89% complete. Incessant community protests poses a huge risk to the timely completion of project.
Proposed Solution
The department is having constant engagement with all relevant stakeholders to address community challenges
2020
Stellenbosch WWTW
Western Cape
Inability of the municipality to co-fund. The department has exhausted its co-funding allocation however the project has been stalled because the municipality has not honoured its co-funding allocation
The municipality has indicated that, it will make funding available in the 2019/20 financial year

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