The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has advertised a number of critical tenders to expedite the intervention work to tackle raw sewage spillages into the Vaal River.
The department said the tenders were advertised on 27 November 2020 and will close in January 2021, with the objective to start work in March 2021.
“Key expertise required for the intervention work includes civil engineering, mechanical engineering contractors and consultants to implement the works within 36 months. Of particular focus, the intervention will entail upgrading the existing 44 pump stations, three waste water treatment plants, and the bulk sewer network,” the department said in a statement.
The department said a compulsory tender briefing/clarification will take place on Tuesday for all framework contract prospective tenderers.
“Two contracts have already been signed with Sakhile Ezweni and Moreki Distributors for security services and labour, respectively. These contracts are for six months, from September 2020 to March 2021.
“Furthermore, the Sebokeng Waste Water Treatment Works’ Module 6 is currently being commissioned and the commissioning process is due to be completed on 15 December 2020, provided there are no interruptions to operations,” the department said.
The advertisement of tenders follows the expiration of 10 contracts from Ekurhuleni Water Care Works (ERWAT) to the Department of Water and Sanitation.
The department also reported that discussions on water infrastructure being National Key Points, which took place on 19 November 2020, have concluded that the application will be done by Emfuleni Local Municipality, and the documentation will be sent to the municipality to start the application process. – SAnews.gov.za
