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Improved access to water for Ntabankulu residents
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Alfred Nzo District Municipality has handed over the R3.997 million Luncedweni Water Supply Scheme to Route 17 CVE Trading and Projects (with Lebutaka Consulting Engineers) for a four-month construction period. The WSIG-funded project will serve 70 households in Ntabankulu LM and generate 15 local jobs plus sub-contracting opportunities for emerging businesses.
Signals active WSIG spending in Alfred Nzo District; sub-contracting and local labour requirements create entry points for emerging contractors in the Eastern Cape rural water sector.
A small rural water reticulation contract (R4m) has been awarded in Ntabankulu under the Water Services Infrastructure Grant.
Confirms WSIG pipeline remains active in Eastern Cape rural municipalities. Suppliers should monitor Alfred Nzo and Ntabankulu procurement plans for follow-on phases or similar ward-based water projects.
Emerging contractors in Alfred Nzo District should monitor for sub-contracting opportunities on this project and track future WSIG allocations in the district. Lebutaka Consulting Engineers is the appointed PSP — firms offering complementary services may engage.
Standard MFMA/SCM compliance applies; 30% sub-contracting target for designated groups likely enforced. No irregular expenditure or procurement suspension flags.
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