Dam to be developed

PLANS to develop Van Rhyn Dam near Keetmanshoop have been approved by the Keetmanshoop Town Council.

Yesterday the Keetmanshoop Town Council signed a memorandum of understanding with a private investor, Gotwyn Awasman, who wants to invest N$3 million in the development. This will consist of recreational facilities such as a swimming pool, adventure park, kiddies’ park, a campsite and chalets.The project is expected to be completed in December.According to Awasman, a site survey and an environmental impact assessment will be done next week.Speaking at the signing ceremony, Karas Governor Dawid Boois emphasised that bringing development to the region was a top priority.The Van Rhyn Dam is located about 10 km north of Keetmanshoop on the B1 road to Windhoek.This will consist of recreational facilities such as a swimming pool, adventure park, kiddies’ park, a campsite and chalets.The project is expected to be completed in December.According to Awasman, a site survey and an environmental impact assessment will be done next week.Speaking at the signing ceremony, Karas Governor Dawid Boois emphasised that bringing development to the region was a top priority.The Van Rhyn Dam is located about 10 km north of Keetmanshoop on the B1 road to Windhoek.