GreenCape, in partnership with the Western Cape Provincial Government’s Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP), has published an industry brief titled: Entering the public water sector market
The water sector in South Africa is currently under immense pressure, however efforts are being made at national and local levels to expedite infrastructure projects by mobilising the private sector. This represents a business opportunity for water sector technology, products and service providers, and investors interested in the public water sector market.
South African metro municipalities are investing significantly in water and wastewater treatment, sanitation and stormwater infrastructure, providing key opportunities for businesses in these areas. The combined metro planned water and sanitation infrastructure spend over the medium term (2023/24-2025/26) is approximately R54.6 billion, of which R22.4 billion is planned by the City of Cape Town (CCT). Collectively, the Western Cape local municipalities are planning to invest ~R7.7 billion in water infrastructure over the same period.
Legislative updates such as the Public Procurement Act (2024), the National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency (NWRIA) Act (2024) and other policies and guidelines aim to streamline procurement processes, promote transparency, and involve the private sector more actively in water infrastructure projects.
This brief, freely available by clicking the PDF link above, unpacks these developments and highlights the necessary processes to follow in order to enter the public water sector in the Western Cape Province.