More funding needed to flood-proof Olifants River
Farmer's Weekly|13 September 2024
Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer recently handed over R14,98 million to the Citrusdal Water Users’ Association.
Glenneis Kriel
More funding needed to flood-proof Olifants River

Meyer said the 2023 and 2024 floods caused significant infrastructural damage in the region, with the funding aimed at mitigating future flood damage to the Upper Olifants River catchment area.

“The funding will allow the association to reinstate drainage, remove debris and sediment build-up over roughly 60km along the main stem of the Olifants River and its tributary, thereby helping to protect the water security of the region, particularly the agricultural industries and livelihoods that depend on it,” he said.

Stefan Theron, CEO of the Citrusdal Water Users’ Association, added that the funding would help to reinstate access along the river where roads, cultivated fields, orchards and infrastructure have washed away.

This story is from the 13 September 2024 edition of Farmer's Weekly.

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