Project overview
About this development
The Olifants River Water Resources Development Project Phase 1 is intended to supply bulk water to meet the requirements of new mining developments in Limpopo province as well as community needs. The project is located in the Olifants River catchment area, incorporating the Steelpoort River catchment area, and extends into the Mogalakwena and Sand River catchments. Within this region are the towns of Mokopane, Burgersfort, Steelpoort, Roossenekal, Jane Furse, Polokwane, Lebowakgomo and the rural communities of the Lepelle-Nkumpi, Fetakgomo and Greater Tubatse municipalities.The project encompasses a bulk distribution system funded and implemented by TCTA. ORWRDP’s five major components include: Bulk water pipeline from De Hoop Dam to Steelpoort , a bulk distribution system comprising pipelines and pump stations from Steelpoort along the R37 road that links with the existing Olifants-Sand Transfer Scheme at Olifantspoort, bulk distribution system from the Flag Boshielo Dam to the Mokopane area, and acquisition of the Lebalelo Water User Association infrastructure for incorporation into the project.
Project at a glance
Olifants River Water Resources Development Project (ORWRDP) is located in Limpopo. The project is classified in the Public sector. Its current recorded stage is Complete. The recorded project value is R 200 Million+.