Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning
With reference to the Anysberg Nature Reserve:
- (a) What is the current position regarding the availability of water for (i) animals, (ii) staff and (iii) tourists in the Anysberg Nature Reserve, (b)
(i) what has been the progress with the project for the harvesting of water from the atmosphere, (ii) what amount has been spent on this project to date, (iii) what percentage of the amount included in the current financial year has been spent, (iv) what is the daily water yield that is expected from this project and (v) what is the expected cost per litre of water once the project has been completed;
- whether CapeNature is planning to implement this technology at any of its other reserves in the foreseeable future; if so, what are the relevant details?
1)(a)
(i) The recent rains have provided sufficient water for the animals.
(ii) The surrounding springs and boreholes yield sufficient water for staff and operational use.
(iii) There is not sufficient water for tourism and thus the reserve has been closed to visitors since the start of the drought. After the recent rains and the completion of a draft geohydrological assessment, the entity is in a position to review its decision.
(i) All service providers in the first round of tenders were non-compliant to SCM regulations. CapeNature is considering a limited bidding process.
(ii) No funds have been spent on the project to date.
(iii) No funding on the project has been spent in the 2020/21 financial year.
(iv) The project is expected to yield 1 000 litres per day.
(v) The expected cost per litre of water is between 25 and 35 cents per litre.
(2) CapeNature has no immediate plans to implement this technology at its other reserves.
