Establish an independent water regulator to strengthen oversight of water services
The proposed independent water regulator is yet to be established; the Water Services Act needs to be amended.It is expected to play similar roles as Nersa in the electricity sector.
read more >>Strengthen intervention in municipalities that fail to meet minimum norms and standards for water service delivery.
In terms of strengthen intervention in municipalities that fail to meet minimum norms and standards for water service delivery, more specifics on OV’s role are required because under Section 139 of the Constitution, the provincial government takes over municipalities that fail to fulfil their constitutional obligations.
read more >>Consistent 90-day turnaround
Progress is being made in reducing turnaround times for water applications.
read more >>Water hydropower licensing
In 2023, the Department of Water and Sanitation invited applications for water use licences for hydropower generation and floating solar panels using national water resources. Applications closed on 31 January 2024. There have been no new developments since GNU was formed. RFA: https://ewulaas.dws.gov.za/ewulaas/docs/DetailProgramme_HydropowerRFA17March2023.pdf
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