(1)(a) The total amount spent to end July 2015 is R41 713 943 (excl. VAT).
(1)(b) The relevant detail of expenditure is as follows:
DESCRIPTION |
EXPENDITURE TO END JULY 2015 |
ENVIRONMENTAL |
R 399 319 |
LAND MATTERS |
R 11 815 024 |
DESIGN AND SUPERVISION |
R 23 216 748 |
CONSTRUCTION |
|
- Dam |
R 0 |
- Demolition of Buildings |
R 6 282 853 |
TOTAL (excl. VAT) |
R 41 713 943 |
(2)(a) The Hazelmere Dam has indicated an average of 0.72% increase in sedimentation over a 36 year period.
(2)(b) The storage capacity has been reduced from 23,94 million m3 to 17,675 million m3
(2)(c) Increased erosion in the catchment combined with increased sand-mining activities.
(3) Unlawful water uses through sand mining activities that contribute to sedimentation have been investigated on the Mdloti River upstream and downstream of the dam; and enforcement actions taken. A Catchment Management Forum also exists to deal with issues and concerns raised by water users within the catchment.
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