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2 April 2020 Media Release: More than 500 Water Tanks to be distributed to Western Cape informal settlements

Media Release: More than 500 Water Tanks to be distributed to Western Cape informal settlements

For Immediate Release
2 April 2020

Please note that we have added the section in bold, GRDM Communications

 

In the coming days approximately 500 water tanks will be distributed to various informal settlements across the Western Cape. Residents in these communities should be aware that their safety, health and basic rights are our top priority during this National crisis.

Based on the input provided by Municipalities, it was determined thatĀ 293 water tanks will be distributed to non-Metro districts, while the Metro will receive 244 of these tanks.

The non-Metro breakdown will see the Cape Winelands District receiving 75, the Garden Route District 86, Central Karoo District 50, Overberg District45 and the West Coast District 42.

A breakdown of the total number of water tanks per town in the Garden Route District, is as follows:

  • Hessequa: 5
  • Mossel Bay: 6
  • George: 20
  • Knysna: 20
  • Bitou: 15
  • Oudtshoorn: 10
  • Kannaland: 10

It is critical that good and effective hygiene, along with social distancingĀ is practiced in order to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. The provision of these water tanks will undoubtedly assist in this regard, particularly since access to water is one of the challenges thatā€™s faced by informal settlements across the country.

The Western Cape Government will be monitoring the distribution of these water tanks closely, to ensure that they do arrive at the identified area and that it is benefitting the community. I call on community members to ensure that this infrastructure is protected and utilised to strengthen, improved hygiene.

In these difficult times which we are experiencing as a country, I amĀ making a further call on the private sector, as part of active citizenry and who might be in a position to also assist with the provision of water tanks to play a role in this regard, as it will help us in the fight against COVID-19.

We have to #StopTheSpread

Media Enquiries:
Marcellino Martin
Spokesperson for Minister Tertuis Simmers
Marcellino.martin@westerncape.gov.za
021 483 3397 (o)
082 721 3362 (m)
or
Mr. Nathan Adriaanse
Director: Communication and Stakeholder Relations
Tel:Ā 021 483-2868
Cell:Ā 083 263Ā 1720