THE Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has taken proactive steps towards providing dignified sanitation solutions for communities across the Metro.
It has pledged R25 million over three years to eradicate the remaining bucket toilets.
This commitment comes after a decade of rapid growth in illegal informal settlements, putting immense pressure on the already strained system.
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Spokesperson, Sithembiso Soyaya, said the Metro has made significant strides in reducing the number of bucket toilets, from 32 000 in 2015 to the current number of 6 100.
Member of the Mayoral Committee for Infrastructure and Engineering, Councillor Khanya Ngqisha, emphasised the municipality’s goal to eliminate the remaining buckets, ensuring every resident has access to dignified sanitation.
“For the next three years, the Metro plans to eradicate the remaining buckets, ensuring that every resident has access to dignified sanitation,” he said.
Ngqisha added that to achieve this, cluster service providers have been appointed to construct various sanitation typologies, including communal ablution blocks and single toilet units.
“This initiative is designed not only to improve health and hygiene, but also to enhance the overall quality of life for our residents,” he concluded.
Contractors have been introduced to local councillors and community members, with some already on site.
Community engagement sessions are being conducted to ensure contractors understand the unique needs of the areas they serve before construction begins.
