Delivery date of R37bn Lesotho water project pushed back to 2027 10 March 2021 - 20:31 Mfuneko Toyana The Lesotho Highlands Water Projec will begin water delivery under the next phase in 2027. Picture: REUTERS
SA’s long-delayed R37bn Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) which is facing funding pressures, Covid-19 delays and protests in the mountain kingdom will begin water delivery under the next phase in 2027.
The department of water & sanitation said the building of roads, accommodation and electricity installations have begun, and that border closures due to Covid-19 will not affect the completion of the project.
“Covid-19 disruptions aren’t expected to have a material impact on the planned completion date of project works and commencement date of water delivery to SA, in early 2027.”
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South Africa's long-delayed 37 billion rand ($2.46 billion) Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) - facing funding pressures, COVID-19 delays and protests in the tiny mountain kingdom - will begin water delivery in 2027.
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