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Zalu dam project, South Africa

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26th September 2025

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Zalu dam project.

Location
Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Project Owner/s
South African Department of Water and Sanitation (via Internal Engineering Services).

Project Description
The project proposes the construction of a large storage dam on the Xura river and water distribution infrastructure. It will supply water for domestic use and irrigation to Lusikisiki and surrounding villages. 

Once completed, the dam will have a storage capacity of 17.3-million cubic metres.

Potential Job Creation
Not specified.

Capital Expenditure
R957-million.

Planned Start/End Date
Completion is expected by 2029. Funding has been secured from the fiscus.

Latest Developments
The DWS Internal Engineering Services has started design work.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Not specified.

Contact Details for Project Information
DWS director: media liaison Wisane Mavasa, tel +27 12 336 8264 or email mavasaw@dws.gov.za.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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