Water relief measures activated for Eastern and Western Cape
In a development that will be well accepted by the community, the Tsitsikamma Section of the Garden Route National Park has activated water relief measures to assist neighbouring communities experiencing water shortages.
This follows severe storm that recently affected parts of the Eastern and Western Cape causing damage to water infrastructure.
Deploying water truck and bakkie sakkies, the park supplied water to residents of Covie, Coldstream, Sandrift, and surrounding communities.
According to a statement from SANParks, so far 20n000 litres of clean drinking water have been distributed to households and community water storage tanks to help alleviate the impact of water disruptions to municipal services.
SANParks said in a statement: “The emergency intervention reflects SANParks’ commitment to supporting neighbouring communities during times of crisis. As a conservation organisation, SANParks recognises that conservation extends beyond boundaries of national parks and includes working alongside neighbouring communities to promote resilience and wellbeing.”
It added that water distribution will continue, subject to operational capacity, until municipal water services have been fully restored…
“SANParks remains committed to supporting coordinated disaster response efforts in collaboration with municipalities and other stakeholders to assist affected communities, “added SANParks in a statement.
