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Name of the Project
Mokolo-Crocodile Water Augmentation Project Phase 2A (MCWAP-2A).
Location
Limpopo, South Africa.
Project Owner/s
Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA), an entity of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS).
Project Description
The MCWAP-2A aims to augment water supplies to the Lephalale municipality, State-owned power utility Eskom’s Matimba and Medupi power stations, and Exxaro’s Grootegeluk mine. It also aims to allow for future economic development in the area.
The project comprises a 125 m3/y abstraction weir at the Crocodile river, pumpstations and a 160 km pipeline to transfer 75 m3/y of water from the Crocodile river, near Thabazimbi, to the Lephalale area, as well as a river management system, initially designated for completion in a third phase, now incorporated into Phase 2A.
Potential Job Creation
It is estimated that the project will employ at least 1 000 people during its implementation, with 50% of the engineers on the project expected to be from a previously disadvantaged background.
It will also offer learnerships and bursaries to mostly previously disadvantaged people from the local community.
Capital Expenditure
The project is estimated at R12.3-billion (as at April 2018).
Planned Start/End Date
MCWAP-2A is targeted for completion in May 2026.
Latest Developments
The full implementation of MCWAP-2A has started.
The project is in the fundraising, tender design, and procurement phase.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
GBN Joint-Venture, comprising Gibb, Bigen Africa Services and Nyeleti Consulting (professional service provider responsible for the design and construction supervision of the project).
Contact Details for Project Information
TCTA, tel +27 12 683 1200 or email info@tcta.co.za.