1. Way forward with WSAM C Strydom IWRP Systems User Forum 1 July 2004, Pretoria National Botanical Gardens Sub-Directorate: Systems Analysis Directorate: Water Resource Planning Systems

2. Presentation outline Current Status Current Status –Pilot Study –WSAM Information Management System (IMS) –Water Quality Index –Socio-Economic Indicator Way Forward Way Forward

3. Current Status (Pilot Study) WSAM version 3.003c tested by Pilot Study WSAM version 3.003c tested by Pilot Study Pilot Study submitted results of testing at the end of May 2004 Pilot Study submitted results of testing at the end of May 2004 –Overall the assessment very +ve –Major issues identified: Minor Dams (Possibly a coding error) Minor Dams (Possibly a coding error) Run of River (Data problem) Run of River (Data problem) Documentation Documentation Development team is currently assessing and responding on the details of the findings Development team is currently assessing and responding on the details of the findings Details will probably be presented at BA TAG and next Users Forum Details will probably be presented at BA TAG and next Users Forum

4. Current Status (WSAM IMS) The purpose of the WSAM IMS is to manage the different data sets and versions of data for WSAM. The purpose of the WSAM IMS is to manage the different data sets and versions of data for WSAM. Prototype Developed Prototype Developed Currently refining user requirements Currently refining user requirements Feedback from Pilot study will be taken into account Feedback from Pilot study will be taken into account Pilot version planned for end of this year Pilot version planned for end of this year

5. Current Status (Water Quality Index in WSAM)

6. Current Status (Socio-Economic Indicator) Draft report on the preliminary business analysis has been completed Draft report on the preliminary business analysis has been completed No further development in the current financial year No further development in the current financial year

7. Way Forward Set up a role document for the Water Resources Functional Management Committee on WSAM. Set up a role document for the Water Resources Functional Management Committee on WSAM. Initiate a process for the incorporation of feedback from the Pilot Study. Initiate a process for the incorporation of feedback from the Pilot Study. –Parameter Names –Updating documentation –Functionality –Hydrology Distribution of WSAM version 4.00 Distribution of WSAM version 4.00 Continue WSAM IMS Development Continue WSAM IMS Development Continue Development of Water Quality Index in WSAM Continue Development of Water Quality Index in WSAM