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
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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.
The City of Cape Town said it estimated that the operating costs, including repairs and hiring of mobile equipment to minimise sewer overflows, could cost approximately R30 million.