Comment on the feasibility of providing the planned Paarden Eiland Desalination Plant through an external mechanism | Comment on the feasibility of providing the planned Paarden Eiland Desalination Plant through an external mechanism | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/CityConnectHeader.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | <div class="ExternalClassD8FBEBD3E8AA4CF7BE0B83F1A51D084E"><p>The City is assessing the feasibility of providing the planned Paarden Eiland Desalination Plant through an external mechanism, and we want to hear from you.</p></div> | <span>
<h2 class="sectHeading">About</h2></span>
<p>In line with our new water programme, we plan to construct a permanent Desalination Plant in the Paarden Eiland area. The planned 50 to 70 million litre per day plant will form part of the City’s various water augmentation projects outlined in our
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/general/cape-town-water-strategy" target="_blank">Water Strategy</a>, which aims to develop an additional 300 million litres of water supply from diversified sources. </p><h4> We previously informed the community of our intention to:</h4><ul><li>investigate and assess the feasibility of utilising an external mechanism for the provision of municipal services for the planned Paarden Eiland Desalination Plant; and </li><li> collect input from the community as directed by section 78(3)(b)(iii) of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000. </li></ul><p> We are now inviting you, in terms of section 17 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000, to submit your input to the municipality in respect of utilising a suitable external service delivery mechanism to implement and operate the Paarden Eiland Desalination Plant.</p><h4>Useful resources: </h4><ul><li>
<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Centre%20Assets/Paarden_Eiland_Desalination_Plant_Council_Resolution_and_Report.zip" target="_blank">Council resolution and report</a> (Zip file, 6.66MB)</li><li>
<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/Desalination_Booklet_English.pdf" target="_blank">Desalination Booklet</a></li><li>
<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Water_Outlook_March_2024.pdf" target="_blank">Water Outlook Report </a></li></ul><p>We will consider all feedback in the finalisation and completion of the feasibility study report, which will be made available to the community for comments prior to its submission to and consideration by City Council. </p>
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<h2 class="sectHeading">Information sessions</h2></span>
<p>Attend one of our information sessions to find out more about the feasibility study.</p>
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<table style="height:290px;"><thead><tr><th style="width:149px;">Date</th><th style="width:127px;">Time</th><th>Venue</th><th colspan="1">Virtual meeting</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="width:149px;">12 February 2025</td><td style="width:127px;">18:00 - 20:00</td><td>Council Chambers
<br>6th Floor Civic Centre
<br>12 Hertzog Boulevard<br>Cape Town</td><td colspan="1"><a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19:meeting_OWEzM2YwYjctYWQ0MS00YThjLThhMDctOWM1NGEwOTkxNGZi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22:%22ff731495-b3c8-44b3-93f8-6fca8fc5a699%22%2c%22Oid%22:%229b3d48a1-9688-4b01-a7f6-60aadaea028f%22%7d" target="_blank">Access</a></td></tr><tr><td style="width:149px;">19 February 2025</td><td style="width:127px;">18:00 - 20:00</td><td>Auditorium<br>Milnerton Library<br>Pienaar Road<br>Milnerton<br></td><td colspan="1"><a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19:meeting_YzExM2FkYmYtNjUxYy00ZDIwLTk4YzQtYmE3MTMwMTNhMTlj%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22:%22ff731495-b3c8-44b3-93f8-6fca8fc5a699%22%2c%22Oid%22:%229b3d48a1-9688-4b01-a7f6-60aadaea028f%22%7d" target="_blank">Access</a></td></tr></tbody></table></span><span>
<h2 class="sectHeading">Comment period</h2></span>
<p>Submit your comments from <strong>31</strong><strong> January – 3 March 2025</strong>.</p>
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<h2 class="sectHeading">Submit your comment</h2></span>
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<strong>Online </strong><br><a href="https://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/websitefeedback/?id=2cacf8a1-c85b-4ab4-a33a-9e908842b58e" target="_blank">Submit your comment online</a>. </p><p>
<strong>Email</strong><br>Email your comments to
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<a href="mailto:public.participation@capetown.gov.za">public.participation@capetown.gov.za</a>.</em></p><p>
<strong>Delivery</strong><br>Deliver your written comments by hand to your nearest
<a href="https://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/councilhubonline/subcouncilmanagers">Subcouncil office</a>. </p>
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<i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Please note</h4><p>Our Public Participation Unit will assist you if you would like to submit comments but have a disability or are unable to read or write. See contact details below.</p></div></div></span>
<h4>Nathan Fisher</h4><p>
<em>Telephone:<br><a>021 400 6686</a><br><br>Email:<br><a href="mailto:nathan.fisher@capetown.gov.za">nathan.fisher@capetown.gov.za</a> </em></p><h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2><p>For more information and general enquiries, contact:</p><p>
<em>Telephone:<br><a>0800 212 176</a><br><br> Email:<br><a href="mailto:public.participation@capetown.gov.za">public.participation@capetown.gov.za</a> </em> </p> | | GP0|#cc1f7b28-f43b-45ab-a0f2-08b4fefef7ed;L0|#0cc1f7b28-f43b-45ab-a0f2-08b4fefef7ed|Issues open for public comment;GTSet|#a7cfb90d-44ad-4426-98ce-565f79932396;GPP|#79e6adda-2aa2-4523-bc29-296828216c93 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 31 January – 3 March 2025 | 0 |