Gov’t denies Maun water project abandonment :: Mmegi Online

Following recent reports that the contractor of the controversial Maun water supply and sanitation project, Zhengtai Group, is considering abandoning the project, the Minister of Water and Human Settlement, Onneetse Ramogapi, has clarified that the contractor remains active on-site, executing the sanitation component, and has not yet demobilised.

Briefing Parliament on the progress of the Maun water works project this week, Ramogapi indicated that the project, which is divided into four contracts, is at the advanced stages and that Contract No.4 of the project is complete and started supplying water to Maun satellite villages in 2024.

He further said the contractor for Contract No.2 is also active onsite, undertaking the remaining works in preparation for commissioning of the water treatment plant. “The contractor for Contract No.3 has partially demobilised, only leaving behind the team for commissioning and attendance of defects for both plants. The contractor for Contract No.4 has fully demobilised from the site since August 2024. Ramogapi was responding to a question from Maun East legislator, Goretetse Kekgonegile, who had asked, amongst others, about the activity of the engaged company and whether it has demobilised for other projects.

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