Repairs to vandalised sewage pump stations expected to cost R30m, says CoCT
Twenty-five sewage pump stations have been vandalised or impacted by theft.
Sewage overflow after vandalism at Site B pump station. Image: Screengrab from City of Cape Town video on YouTube
2 days ago
CAPE TOWN - The City of Cape Town said that theft and vandalism of water and sewage pump stations would cost it millions of rands.
Twenty-five sewage pump stations have been vandalised or impacted by theft.
The city said that while a full cost analysis would be conducted, it estimated that these operating costs, including repairs and hiring of mobile equipment to minimise sewer overflows, could cost approximately R30 million.