1049. Ms a Steyn (DA) to Ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform

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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

WITTEN REPLY

QUESTION 1049

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER [No 15-2017 FIFTH PARLIAMENT]
DATE OF PUBLICATION:05 MAY2017

1049. Ms A Steyn (DA) to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform:

With reference to his reply to question 604 on the 24 April 2017, (a) what was the cost of each borehole (i) drilled per meter, (ii) refurbished and (iii) equipped, (b) what type of (i) pump and (ii) equipment was installed and in each case and (c)(i) who was responsible for the maintenance and (ii) at what cost? NW1179E

THE MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND LAND REFORM:

(a)(i) Please refer to Annexure A.

(ii) Only 1 (one) borehole was refurbished at a cost of R 58 129.98. All other boreholes were drilled and equipped, as per annexure A.

(iii) Please refer to Annexure A.

(b) (i),(ii) Please refer to the Annexure A.

(c)(i)There were no service providers appointed for maintenance of boreholes. Boreholes were on completion handed over to the farmers (beneficiaries or communities).

(ii) No maintenance costs were incurred by the Department.

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ANNEXURE A OF NA QUES 1049 OF 2017