There is no reason for concern about the province’s dam levels. This according to Anton Bredell, Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning. “The good rainfall received during the winter months are still evident in our dams throughout the province,” he said. “We are now heading into the second half of summer, the time of the year when we start asking if our reserves will last until the next rainy season. At this stage there is no reason for concern, but at the same time we cannot get complacent, and I urge you to continue using water as a scarce and precious resource,” says Bredell. The average storage level for dams in the Western Cape this week stands at 89,5%, which is slightly down from last week’s 90,7%. Western Cape dams: Voëlvlei (85,4%), Berg River (91,1%), Steenbras Lower (84,7%), Steenbras Upper (94,4%), Theewaterskloof (91,6%) and Wemmershoek (80,5%). Photo: Samuel Walters


‘province’s dam levels are still excellent’ – minister

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