(1)(a) The expected delivery date of water to Gauteng is December 2024.
(1)(b) The cost at completion is expected to be R22.9 billion. This includes contingencies, escalations and exchange rate fluctuations.
(1)(c) The second phase will be funded through raising bonds in the market for which Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA), as the funding agency, has National Treasury approval.
(1)(d)(i) Construction contractors have not been appointed yet.
(1)(d)(ii) Consulting engineers have not been appointed yet.
(2)(a) The original cost based on a feasibility study dated 2007 was R6.6 billion. The amount did not include contingencies, escalations and exchange rate fluctuations.
(2)(b) The original completion date for Lesotho Highland Water Project (LHWP) Phase II was 2019.
(3) No, Dr Zodwa Dlamini is not the Republic of South Africa’s (RSA) Chief Delegate for the Lesotho Highland Water Commission (LHWC).
(3)(a) Dr Dlamini was replaced in December 2015.
(3)(b) The Republic of South Africa’s Chief Delegate is Mr. Bhekizwe Nkosi who was appointed in December 2015.
(3)(c) I have appointed the new delegate.
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