Sasol has completed critical repairs to key bulk water supply valves in Secunda, addressing persistent leakages that impacted reliable water delivery to residents and surrounding businesses.
Sasol had initiated an Emergency Water Relief Project in response to a request from the Govan Mbeki Municipality (GMM), to carry out repairs to the Graceland Casino and Golden Village water valves. The Graceland valve regulates the main water pipeline to Secunda, Trichardt households as well as Sasol Mining operations and Esperanza. To address the threat to water security, repairs were undertaken on three 600mm gate valves across two bulk water supply lines
Access to quality water supply is central to improved wellbeing and the quality of life for communities, and this latest intervention is a continuation of several water infrastructure projects which have been rolled out by Sasol across GMM over the years. In 2023, Sasol in partnership with Thungela, handed over an upgraded Leandra bulk sewerage infrastructure to GMM, in what was a significate collaboration between private entities and the municipality. In the same year, the community of Bethal benefitted from Sasol-led project of water pipes across the town, in an effort to curb water wastage due to
leaks.
Also in 2023, schools around GMM, including Mzinoni Secondary School and Laerskool
Marietjie van Niekerk in Bethal, have taken ownership of water tanks provided by Sasol.
Elsewhere in Mpumalanga province, Thfolinhlanhla Primary School in Hazyview benefitted from a refurbishment of its borehole by Sasol. In another initiative to support local communities, a study to assess water-related challenges across communities in Nkomazi and Chief Albert Luthuli municipality was conducted in 2023, with the aim of providing assistance to residents impacted by a drought. In this current financial year, Sasol has delivered 15 water tanks to schools in Dipaliseng Local Municipality as well as 15 more to schools in GMM.
By helping the municipality to address infrastructure challenges, Sasol reinforces its position as a trusted partner in community development projects