(1) Yes,
(2) No; the pipeline to the livestock farming will not be closed, because it will be against the requirements of Animals Protection Act 71 of 1962, Sec (1) (c) & (e).
(2) (a) Not Applicable
(b) Not applicable
(3) (a) No, the pumping system is still new as it was installed in May 2016, at this stage the pumping system is well functioning so there is no need for repair.
(b) Yes, the Department of Public works conducted assessment on boreholes, out of seven (07), four (04) were re-drilled. The water from boreholes was tested and found to be in good condition for consumption.
(c) No, there was no existing pipeline which requires repair at this stage.
(d) No, the life span of plumbing at Barberton Farm is still in good condition.
(4) No,
(a)(b) city of Mbombela has started to dig a trench which will be connecting boreholes to the reservoir.