SANITATION PROVISION

disaster after we saw reports on how close to the pipeline they were digging,” said one resident.

However, when opening the new toilets, Mashaba said sanitation was a basic human requirement, which contributed to human dignity and quality of life.

“It is an essential tool in the fight against poverty and inequality. It is for this reason that I am proud to be handing over these facilities today,” he said.

Some R4 million was used to complete this phase of the project, which included connection to the existing sewer infrastructure and the installation of solar panels for lighting.

A further 2 659 households will be serviced in the second phase expected to be completed next month. ◆ The budget for provision of basic water and sanitation services was increased to R75 million this financial year.

◆ By the end of June, Johannesburg Water would have provided 4 834 households in informal settlements access to basic sanitation.

◆ Over 72 000 households in informal settlements are serviced by ventilated improved pit (VIP) latrines, individual connections or ablution blocks. Through these programmes, the city is working hard to eradicate the use of chemical toilets as the only option. By July, this backlog will be reduced by 2 000 households.

THE City of Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba, through Johannesburg Water, handed over ablution facilities to the Zamimpilo Informal Settlement community, effectively servicing 1 900 households.

THE City of Johannesburg, through Johannesburg Water, handed over ablution facilities to the Zamimpilo Informal Settlement community, effectively servicing 1 900 households.