1 Presentation to the Portfolio Committee: Water & Environment Presentation by Mr Trevor Balzer Programme Manager: Special Projects 16 – 17 March 2010 Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG) programme

2 Contents 1.Introduction 2.SONA 3.Overview a.RBIG Policy b.Definition of Regional Bulk c.Project Criteria d.Implementation Readiness 5.Budget Allocation 6.Progress 7.Refocusing RBIG Approach 8.MTEF Allocation 9.New Priorities

3 Introduction Regional Bulk Infrastructure Programme – Grant mechanism established in 2007 to supplement the financing for the development of regional bulk water infrastructure and regional bulk sanitation collection as well as regional water and waste water treatment works (social component only) – Budget Allocation (2010 MTEF) R4.42 billion – Estimated R60 billion investment required

4 SONA (Extracts)  In addition, we will work to improve the effectiveness of local government, infrastructure development and human settlements  We are not a water rich country.  Yet we still lose a lot of water through leaking pipes and inadequate infrastructure.  We will be putting in place measures to reduce our water loss by half by  This government will ensure that our environmental assets and natural resources are well protected, and are continually enhanced.

5 How does RBIG respond to SONA  Support and assist WSA with Bulk infrastructure operations and maintenance  Ensure that WC/WDM is effectively addressed before approving RBIG projects  Ensure adequate O & M, and asset management measures are part of the new RBIG projects  Promote where possible WC/WDM related RBIG projects i.e. Wastewater recycling (re-use)

6 Aim: This fund aims to support Government’s development targets (e.g. eradication of basic water supply and basic sanitation backlogs) as well as socio economic priorities such as the 2010 Soccer World Cup, enablement of growth and development initiatives as well as addressing specific water risks (e.g. water availability, water quality and environmental challenges). Responsibility: DWA is responsible and accountable for the management of this specific-purpose Water Services Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant. Accountability: The transfer from National Treasury to DWA will take place as per DoRA and bi-lateral arrangements. Assessment / Allocation: The fund is project focused and each case is assessed and selected on merit. It is not formula based and not generically allocated. Co-funding; While this fund must enable economic development, the proportional capital cost for higher levels of domestic, commercial and industrial uses must be obtained from suitable co-funding or financing mechanisms RBIG Policy

7 Policy – Definition of Regional bulk The infrastructure required to connect the water resource, on a macro or sub regional scale (over vast distances), with internal bulk and reticulation systems or any bulk supply infrastructure that may have a significant impact on water resources in terms of quantity and quality. – “Macro” is defined as infrastructure serving extensive areas across multi- municipal boundaries –“Sub-regional” is defined as large regional bulk infrastructure serving numerous communities over a large area normally within a specific district or local municipal area –Over “vast distances” is considered as any distances greater than 5 km –Bulk infrastructure that has a “significant impact on water resources” includes: Any bulk scheme that is designed for maximum demand of 5 Ml/day or more Any waste water treatment plant that discharges into a fresh water resource system Any water treatment plant that is designed for a maximum demand of more than 2 Ml/day

8 Project Criteria Funding is only allocated for implementation once the Projects is “implementation ready”. Projects must be aligned with regional and national water resource development strategies, including compliance to WC/WDM. Projects must provide for realistic longer-term development scenarios and “total needs” Projects must have stakeholder involvement and commitment. Projects must be environmentally acceptable (approved EIA and environmental Management plan).

9 Implementation Readiness Comprehensive feasibility planning must be undertaken; Prove socio-economic benefit; Financial viability; Illustrate sustainability Technical acceptability; Institutional arrangements; Agreement, commitments for both implementation and sustainable operation; Projects must be environmentally acceptable; A financing plan must be in place, Compliance to water conservation measures; Acceptable asset management plans and systems; Completed Environmental Impact Assessment, and Water licenses

10 Previous financial years 2007/08 and 2008/ /08R million 2008/09R million 2009/10R million 2010/11 MTEF Allocation 2010/11R million (Including the R54 mil Limpopo drought relief funding) 2011/12R million 2012/13R million Budget allocation

11 Progress to date The total projects implemented since the start of the programme are as follows: 107 projects were started since 07/08 financial year; 50 implementation projects have been initiated and are in construction, design or tender phase  32 construction,  18 design / tender phase 57 feasibility / implementation ready studies underway (budget for implementation approximately R3 billion) 9 projects have been completed New projects can be funded from 2012/13

12 Projects completed The projects completed to date are as follows: 2007/08 Chris Hani Tsomo RDP2 BWS Delmas Phase 1 Emergency Thaba Chweu BWS 2008/09 Delmas Phase 2 Maqwassi Hills RWS 2009/10 Mbhashe North BWS Mathulini BWS Greater Mthonjaneni BWS Phase 1 Van Wyksvlei Interim Solution

13 Projects completed in next Quarter Projects to be completed in the next quarter Mthatha Bulk Water Intervention Jagersfontein BWS Groblersdal Lukau BWS Van Der Kloof/Petrusville BWS

14 Jobs created  RBIG has created 3,448 jobs,  This equates to 188,825 person days.

15 Project Challenges & Risks 1.Transfer of funds 2.Misuse of funds by Municipalities 3.Many projects were not ready and were given funding 4.Non-Dora compliance (eg Roll over requests from NT) 5.Inadequate capacity by municipalities to manage implementation 6.Delays in implementation of projects and expenditure 7.High escalation costs 8.Approval process not followed 9.Sustainability of projects once completed (commitments by Municipalities to perform O&M) 10.Lack of Co-funding by WSA

16 Refocusing our approach DWA to take greater/direct control for implementing new RBIG projects utilising: – Project management capacity from DWA: Regional and National Offices – Utilising the capacity of Water Boards – Utilising DWA construction Where feasible new assets to be transferred to Water Boards Focus on sustainability of projects and Operations and maintenance

MTEF ALLOCATIONS

18 Total Needs Assessment as at Dec 08

19 New Priorities (2010) Broadening access from under-utilised and single purpose dams (Taung and Josini); Desalination Strategy and roll-out Acid Mine Drainage Green Agenda Namakwa Water - refurbishment