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MP MWIG, ACIP AND NTP Presented by: B.J Matshiane Designation & Directorate : WATER SECTOR SUPPORT Date: 30 October – 01 November 2013. Presentation Layout. CONTENTS. A: Expenditure Status 2013/14 RBIG MWIG NTP ACIP B: Key Challenges Project to be “Fast Track”
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MP MWIG, ACIP AND NTP Presented by: B.J Matshiane Designation & Directorate : WATER SECTOR SUPPORT Date: 30 October – 01 November 2013
PresentationLayout CONTENTS A: Expenditure Status 2013/14 • RBIG • MWIG • NTP • ACIP B: Key Challenges • Project to be “Fast Track” • Projects to be Launched • Way forward
RBIG Challenges • Finalisation of IRS • Lack of direction on operational structure • Delays in procurement processes by IA (appointment of contractors i.e eMalahleni) • Capacity of IA (especially the municipalities)
MWIG Cont.... Challenges • Poor Planning • BP only submitted end July • No approval issued yet to municipality to continue to next phase (procurement) • Non achievement of milestones • Lack of clear process flow (adhoc basis) • Non achievement of milestones • Poor Quality of BPs • Incomplete BPs submitted for approval • Unclear scope description (no site verification by DWA PSP) • Delays in submitting Technical Reports/Designs • Withholding of funds (R44, 735 for Q2) due to non-compliance • IA appointed (Rand Water) not complying to requirements despite numerous engagements • Mis-appropriation of funds • Relationship between DWA & WSAs
A4: NTP – Expenditure 2013/14 EXPENDITURE
B: NTP Challenges CHALLENGES • BLM has not submitted 2013/14 RPP, meeting was held on 25 Oct, it was agreed that the RPP will be submitted on 01 Nov. • Poor planning by WSA’s • Lack of communication between Finance and Technical • High Tech Staff turnover • Political interferences • O&M not prioritised • Misappropriation of funds (funds not ring-fenced)
B: ACIP: Challenges • Due to extent / conditions of some WWTW, budget allocated is minimal to meaningful contribution • Time for Budget approval results in late start of project implementation. • Projects approved at times are not of critical as compared to rejected/ non approved projects.
Projects to be Launched RBIG • Ermelo Phase 1: May 2012 • Emalahleni Phase 3 (May 2014) ACIP • Empuluzi Water project to be launched in February 2014 • Mhlatikop project to be launched in March 2014 • Leandra Project to be launched in March 2014
Way forward • Finalisation of structure / provision of interim dedicated support • Re-allocation to priority projects • Conversion of MWIG to schedule 6 especially for (Thaba Chweu/BLM) • Expand IA list to include Consultants to off-load water-boards as it is evident that they are not coping