Walvis Bay has faced ongoing water supply and pressure issues since February, prompting a long-term intervention plan by NamWater.
At an ordinary council meeting on Tuesday, Walvis Bay mayor Trevino Forbes assured the public that the municipality had been actively engaging with NamWater and other stakeholders.
“NamWater is actively executing a comprehensive long-term strategy to secure water supply for the rapidly expanding town over the next two decades,” he told residents.
The recent water shortages have raised major concerns, especially for the fishing industry which is faced with significant financial losses.
NamWater explained that the issues were caused by a number of factors, including aging infrastructure, pipe bursts and a string of thefts that contributed to power outages.
The utility’s plan to remedy the issue includes replacing 30km of power line with greased, aluminium-coated material aimed at preventing corrosion by the end of June.
“In addition, five more boreholes will be activated in the coming years to boost water capacity,” Forbes said.
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