The Nelson Mandela Bay Council has approved the construction of a seawater desalination plant.
The decision was taken during a Special Council meeting held on Friday.
Metro spokesperson, Mthubanzi Mniki says the decision paves the way for the City's Infrastructure and Engineering Directorate to enter into a partnership with the Coega Development Corporation to proceed with plans to fast-track the project, considering the severity of the drought currently facing the metro.
He says the Council's decision grants authority to the Acting City Manager to sign a take-off agreement for a 15 ml/day desalination plant by the CDC.
Executive Mayor, Nqaba Bhanga said the Council decision showed a clear commitment by the Municipality to invest in infrastructure that would secure major investments and improve the City’s economy.
