MPL Moulana Galil Brinkhuis, recently conducted an oversight visit to the Beaufort West Municipality.
His findings are as follows:
He concluded that the municipality is currently in a financial crisis and requires intervention.
During his visit to the waste management landfill, he observed a lack of equipment such as trucks.
70% of Beaufort West water comes from boreholes.
Gamka dam has been running dry since August 2024.
70% of the water supply cannot be accounted for??
Smart water meters will be a game changer for Beaufort west and this is in the pipeline.
It is also important to note that the municipality needs water meters.
Brinkhuis expressed concerns that the municipality may soon be placed under administration due to its ongoing challenges.
