THE Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Council has approved an item regarding the construction of a sea water desalination plant.
This decision was taken in a special council meeting that was held on Friday, April 30.
The decision paves the way for the metro’s infrastructure and engineering directorate to enter into a partnership with the Coega Development Corporation to proceed with plans to fast-track the project, considering the severity of the drought currently facing the metro.
According to the decision taken by council, the municipality will participate in the Coega Development Corporation’s desalination scheme.
The decision grants authority to the acting city manager to sign a take-off agreement for a 15 ml/day desalination plant by CDC.
Speaking after the meeting, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor, Councillor Nqaba Bhanga, said the council decision shows a clear commitment by the municipality to invest on infrastructure that will secure major investments and improve the city’s economy.
“We will partner with CDC on this project because we understand strategic importance of water security to our economy.
“If we are serious about creating jobs, we must work with both private and public strategic partners to improve our infrastructure,” said Bhanga.
