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Performance of the Integrated National Electrification Programme Presentation to the Select Committee on Finance 28 February 2007 Ompi Aphane
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Performance of the Integrated National Electrification Programme Presentation to the Select Committee on Finance 28 February 2007 Ompi Aphane Chris van Zyl
CONTENTS • 2006/07 Budget allocations • Performance of programmes • Municipal Programme • Eskom Programme • Challenges • Conclusion
Municipal Programme 2006/07 PERFORMANCE PER PROVINCE – January 07
Municipal Connections 2006/07 (as at end January 2007)
CHALLENGES • Munics still busy with 2005/06 projects • Houses not available for electrification (Planning) • Late project approvals by municipalities (Council resolutions) • Municipalities commit to projects which do not materialize/get completed in the financial year • Communication between Eskom and municipalities on project execution • Prolonged processes of proclaiming areas
Conclusion • DME/INEP is committed towards service delivery and assisting municipalities to perform • Big potential in regard to skills development and job creation • Municipal assistance in planning, execution critical for success • Quality of supply and network reliability is now an issue