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Seven years and R44-million later – Nigel’s water reservoir remains unfinished

“They expect us to vote in the coming elections, yet we do not have water” says Alra Park resident

Cherdene Padayachee lives in Alra Park’s extension 3 in Nigel. The water supply is unreliable and she struggles to fill this oxygen machine with clean water for her son with cerebral palsy. Photos: Kimberly Mutandiro

Construction of the Almac bulk water reservoir began in early 2020. Years later it remains unfinished.
The City of Ekurhuleni says current demand for water in Nigel exceeds the existing reservoir’s storage of 1.5-million litres. The City says the project will be completed next year.
In the meantime, residents have to buy water or wait for water tankers to deliver in their area.

Cherdene Padayachee looks after her four-year-old son who requires around-the-clock care due to cerebral palsy. Every second day, she needs to fill…

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