Municipal water crisis is looming, warns engineering body
The SA Academy of Engineering has recommended a restructuring of the sector and the training of municipal staff
26 June 2020 - 13:04
The SA Academy of Engineering (SAAE) has expressed deep concern about the looming crisis threatening SA’s water security mainly because of the growing dysfunction in the municipalities responsible for water supply and sanitation services.
The academy said in a statement that throwing scarce public money at the problems will not solve them, and what was required was a more strategic approach...
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