Comment on the amendment of an existing contract relating to the new managed aquifer recharge water treatment plant at the Cape Flats Wastewater Treatment Works
30 October – 9 November 2026
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We intend amending a contract for the design-build of mechanical and electrical works for the new Managed Aquifer Recharge water treatment plant at the Cape Flats Wastewater Treatment Works, and we want to hear from you.
Notice is hereby given in term of section 116(3) of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, No. 56 of 2003 (MFMA) that the City of Cape Town (“the City”) intends to amend the contract listed in the table below:
| Tender number and description | Reason for amendment | Current expiry date |
|---|---|---|
| Tender 353Q/2022/23: Design-Build of Mechanical and Electrical works for the new Managed Aquifer Recharge water treatment plant at the Cape Flats Wastewater Treatment Works | Increase in contract period with 620 calendar days and award value increase above the 20% threshold of the original award value due on this project being an emergency drought project to incorporate the optimised and finalised infrastructure design; address the finalised health and safety requirements; and provide the essential infrastructure required to facilitate the successful commissioning and long-term operation of the Advanced Water Treatment Plant | 5 April 2027 |
Notice is further given in accordance with section 21 of the Local Government Municipal Systems Act, No. 32 of 2000, that you can submit comments in respect of the proposed amendments.
Download the draft amended contracts in the document downloads section at the bottom of the page.
Comment period
Submit your comments from 30 October – 9 November 2026.
Submit your comment
Comments may be submitted via the following channels:
Online
Submit your comment online.
Email
Email your written comments to marknicholas.marais@capetown.gov.za.
Delivery
Deliver your written comments by hand to the address below during office hours (Weekdays, 08:00-16:00):
Submissions must be clearly marked: “Amendment of existing contract – Tender 353Q/2022/23.”
For attention: Mark Marais
Water and Sanitation Head Office
4th Floor
8 Voortrekker Road
Cnr Mike Pienaar Boulevard and Voortrekker Road
Bellville
PLEASE NOTE
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:
Anathi Dywili
Telephone:
021 400 9809
Email:
anathi.dywili@capetown.gov.za
Contact us
For more information and general enquiries:
Mark Marais
Email
marknicholas.marais@capetown.gov.za
For more information about the public participation process, contact:
Public Participation Unit
Telephone:
0800 212 176
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