Lepelle under fire for 'delay in delivery'

The department of water and sanitation under Minister Pemmy Majodina is partly blaming the Lepelle Northern Water board (LNW) for the slow provision of water and the completion of bulk water infrastructure projects in Limpopo.

- Alex Japho Matlala

Lepelle is a state-owned water utility responsible for bulk water provision and the construction of bulk water projects in Limpopo on behalf of the national department.

Deputy Minister David Mahlobo said many of the projects being implemented by LNW are subjected to long delays.

In addition, there is widespread dissatisfaction with the performance of LNW among water service authorities in Limpopo.

He said the department has arranged for Rand Water and Lebalelo Water User Association to provide support to LNW to improve its infrastructure procurement and project and contract management.