City decommissions Standfontein desalination plant – Cape Town The Standfontein desalination plant was decommissioned at midnight on Wednesday, June 17 a month earlier than scheduled. Over a period of two years, the temporary plant contributed massively to the Cityâs water supply, providing 3.8 billion litres at a time when Cape Town was close to running out of potable water. The plant will now be broken down and the land restored to its former condition. Since it commissioned the desalination plant two years ago, the City of Cape Town said, it âhas acquired valuable knowledge through hands-on [âŠ] City decommissions Standfontein desalination plant – Cape TownHIWI042020-06-23T14:49:33+02:00
Covid-19: Handwashing is ânot a threat’ to Cape Town’s water supply Cape Town â The City of Cape Town has said residents must continue washing their hands in a bid to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic and not to worry that it might be a threat to the water supply. This comes as the weekly dams level statistics were released on Monday, showing that dams supplying the Cape metro have declined by 1,3% over the past week (9 March â 15 March 2020) to 61,3% of total capacity. Mayco member for water [âŠ] Covid-19: Handwashing is ânot a threat’ to Cape Town’s water supplyHIWI042020-03-17T14:57:23+01:00
Drought worsening in large parts of Eastern Cape – Africa Residents in Port Alfred are left without water for long periods and some are totally reliant on water tanks for their supply The drought affecting large parts of the Eastern Cape is worsening.  The coastal town of Port Alfred and the surrounding towns in the Ndlambe Municipality have almost run out of water. The areas supply dam is only 6% full and water rationing is in place.  The municipality is calling on residents to use water sparingly to avoid a day zero [âŠ] Drought worsening in large parts of Eastern Cape – AfricaHIWI042020-01-04T14:45:02+01:00
City dragged to court for over R20m due to ongoing Cape desalination plant spat – Cape Town Cape Town â Managers at the desalination plant at the Waterfront intend to continue with litigation against the City due to the lack of progress in reaching a settlement. Quality Filtration Services (QFS) is dragging the City to court, seeking over R20million in damages after contractual disputes. The director of QFS, Musa Ndlovu, said: âIn response to our papers submitted to the high court in July, the City of Cape Town responded with a plea on August 12. City dragged to court for over R20m due to ongoing Cape desalination plant spat – Cape TownHIWI042019-09-10T14:34:51+02:00
City of Cape Town vows to defend contractual dispute over desalination plant – Cape Town The City of Cape Town Council says it filed an intention to defend a litigation battle with Quality Filtration Systems (QFS) in connection with contractual disputes over its desalination plants. âIt must be understood clearly that the city did not institute court proceedings, it was QFS,â the City of Cape Town Council said. Mayoral committee member for water and waste services Xanthea Limberg said the city council did not intend to litigate through the media, but it was understood the two parties [âŠ] City of Cape Town vows to defend contractual dispute over desalination plant – Cape TownHIWI042019-07-25T15:40:35+02:00
Desalination plant provider takes legal action against City of Cape Town – Cape Town Cape Town â The company in charge of the desalination plant at the Waterfront is taking legal action against the City. Quality Filtration Systems (QFS) lodged court papers in the Western Cape High Court on Thursday. QFS managing director Herman Smit said: âThe plant is still not in operation as the contractual disputes have not been settled. The City has failed to clarify its legal position relative to the water to be injected. QFS have, via their legal advisor, formally advised the City [âŠ] Desalination plant provider takes legal action against City of Cape Town – Cape TownHIWI042019-06-18T14:45:00+02:00
Work to commence on R15bn Amdec Group Harbour Arch precinct – Cape Town Good news for the Cape Town property market as work is set to commence on major new developments, among them the Amdec Groupâs R15bn Harbour Arch precinct. Early purchasers will be reaping the rewards of buying into Harbour Arch, but there is still value to be had with the second tower launching this year. It competes on a global scale in terms of quality and innovation, which means there is a fair expectation of it yielding consistently strong returns on investment. Work to commence on R15bn Amdec Group Harbour Arch precinct – Cape TownHIWI042019-05-17T14:46:46+02:00
Desalination plant ends contract with City of Cape Town, plans to sue – Cape Town Quality Filtration Systems (QFS), the V&A Waterfront desalination plant owner, has terminated its water supply contract with the City of Cape Town and will pursue legal action. The City was notified of this decision on May 7, GroundUp reports. âThe City is disappointed with this unilateral decision and is now considering the legal ramifications,â the city said in a media statement on May 9. The R60-million plant has been dormant since February, due to concerns about dirty sea water. Desalination plant ends contract with City of Cape Town, plans to sue – Cape TownHIWI042019-05-16T15:01:01+02:00
CoCT âknew water was contaminatedâ before awarding desalination plant tender – Cape Town Cape Town â The company that built the desalination plant at the Waterfront, and is threatening the City of Cape Town with legal action over outstanding payments, said the city knew the water was contaminated before the tender was awarded. Quality Filtration System (QFS) said they had uncovered information that the city was aware of the same contamination in the seawater in 2017 but neglected to divulge this information during the tender processes. Herman Smit, managing director of QFS, said: âQFS [âŠ] CoCT âknew water was contaminatedâ before awarding desalination plant tender – Cape TownHIWI042019-04-28T14:56:11+02:00
Cape Townâs plan to not run out of water again – Cape Town Cape Town is drilling boreholes and wells at a rapid rate to ensure it has a stable water supply. According to a report in the Sunday Times, over 26,000 registered boreholes and wells have been created. This is compared to 1,500 in 2016. The continued focus on drilling for water comes just over a year after Cape Town faced severe droughts and water shortages. (LINK). Cape Townâs plan to not run out of water again – Cape TownHIWI042019-04-07T09:03:49+02:00