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Water-related community
projects implemented over
five years
In Secunda, we continued to support the
Govan Mbeki Local Municipality (GMM) by
investing approximately R60 million in
water infrastructure projects.
the sewer network in surrounding
areas, preventing sewage spillages and
improving the health of our employees and
community.
Supported GMM’s turn-around project of fixing
and repairing water leaks including the
appointment and secondment of five plumbers
as well as back office support to the municipality.
Upgraded
In Sasolburg we continued to support the Metsimaholo Local
Municipality (MLM) through the implementation of projects:
Water
Demand Management programmes in Zamdela where three
mobile maintenance units were deployed in the Water and Sanitation
Department of the local municipality which resulted in an overall
reduction of water losses from 40% to 10% in the greater Sasolburg
area.
Ongoing mechanical, electrical and civil work on 11 sewerage pump
stations which ensures effective biowaste management.
Additional maintenance unit for exclusive use for sump cleaning,
maintenance of pump stations infrastructure and servicing of pumps
has been commissioned.
Remedial work to prevent the ingress of stormwater into the Sasolburg
Sewage system. This intervention has been effective in the reduction of
the load to the Sasol Bioworks, particularly during high rainfall
periods.
Extensive civil and security upgrades at the Welgelegen
Pump Station in the Eco Park, including the installation of two new
pumps and a new transformer. Leak repairs on the main sewer
reticulation systems and replacement of pipeline sections has ensured
full functionality of the sanitation system in the Park.
CCTV inspection of the main sewerage network.
Completion of a sewerage and stormwater master plan.
Our Mining operations implemented the following projects as
part of the Social and Labour Plans from 2016 to 2020:
Upgrading
the Greylingstad sewer and wastewater treatment.
This is a multi-year project with a spend of around R100 million.
Construction
of a water pipeline from eMbalenhle to Charl Cilliers,
providing the communities better access to water.
Investment of around R40 million.
Construction
completed on a stormwater drainage system in Lebohang
Township in Leandra.
Investment of R1,8 million.
Constructed
a multi-purpose centre in Vredefort in the Free State. The
centre will provide community and municipal services to the Mokwallo
community.
Investment to the value of R10 million.
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