Name of the Project
Zandvliet Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW).

Location
The Zandvliet WWTW treats effluent from the southern parts of Kuils River, Delft, Blackheath, Blackheath Industria, Blue Downs, Eerste River, De Wijnlanden, Thembokwezi, Mxolisi Phetani and Khayelitsha, in the Western Cape, South
Africa.

Project Owner/s
City of Cape Town.

Project Description
The project aims to increase the capacity of the WWTW from 72-million litres of water a day to 90-million litres a day.

In addition to the additional capacity that will be created, a new preliminary treatment process and upgrade of the exiting treatment modules will ensure that the quality of the treated effluent being discharged is of an acceptable standard and complies with the licence conditions issued by the national Department of Water and Sanitation.

The current scope of work will result in the con­struc­tion of a membrane reactor, sludge dewatering facilities, new  inlet  works, pumpstations, primary settling tanks and disinfection facilities.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
R1.7-billion.

Planned Start/End Date
The plant is expected to be commissioned by June 2024.

Latest Developments
The Zandvliet WWTW is proceeding ahead of schedule.

The City of Cape Town reported in January that four of the project’s eight contracts had been successfully completed and commissioned. The balance is making good headway.

Certain sections of the WWTW, such as the sludge-handling facility, will be operational by November 2020.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Cape Town Department of Water and Sanitation, email water.info@capetown.gov.za.