R88.81 million in emergency funding has been allocated to the Western Cape to reduce the impact of load shedding.
According to Premier Alan Winde, the funding is needed to reduce the consequences of load
shedding on the economy and other aspects was discussed as a key priority for
the provincial Government for the year ahead.
Minister of Finance and
Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, authorized the money to be allocated
to the Department of Local Government for purchasing of backup generators for
the treatment and supply of water services.
She said the devastating
impact of load shedding on basic service delivery across many municipalities in
the province.
“This funding will also help
mitigate against the real risk of spillage of raw sewerage into watercourses
and interruptions of potable water supply, both of which have potential adverse
health implications for citizens. We face an emergency that requires an urgent
response and emergency funding to protect our residents”, said Wenger.
Done by Esona Mfazwe
No comments:
Post a Comment