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Municipal Revenue Enhancement And Reduced Non Revenue Water Loss Umgungundlovu District

Development Bank of Southern AfricaRef: https://www.dbsa.org/index.php/projects/municipal-revenue-enhancement-and-reduced-non-revenue-water-loss-umgungundlovu-district

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Collected on 8 August 2026

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This document describes a project by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) to support the uMgungundlovu District Municipality in improving its water infrastructure through a R230 million loan. The project aims to reduce non-revenue water loss by replacing old pipelines, upgrading meters, and enhancing system efficiency across multiple local municipalities. The initiative has already led to significant reductions in bulk water purchases and improved service delivery.

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R230 million loan for Water Infrastructure Refurbishment Programme

The Development Bank of Southern Africa has provided a R230 million loan to fund the replacement of ageing pipelines, consumer meters, and upgrades to water infrastructure in the uMgungundlovu District Municipality. This includes replacing 89.7km of asbestos cement pipes, installing 1,500 new consumer meters, and upgrading elevated tanks to improve water supply reliability.

Who it is for: uMgungundlovu District Municipality for infrastructure implementation
How to act on it: No application required; the loan was granted as part of DBSA's project financing support

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further provided a R230 million loan to fund the implementation of the Water Infrastructure Refurbishment Programme

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Reference

https://www.dbsa.org/index.php/projects/municipal-revenue-enhancement-and-reduced-non-revenue-water-loss-umgungundlovu-district

Amounts

R 230 000 000

Key Takeaways

uMgungundlovu District Municipality
R230 million loan
DBSA
Water Infrastructure Refurbishment Programme
89.7km of asbestos cement pipes
1,500 consumer meters
Umgeni Water
Hilton
Winterskloof
Mount Michael
Development Bank of Southern Africa
uMgungundlovu District Municipality
Umgeni Water
Richmond
Impendle
Umngeni
Mkhambathini
Mpofana
Umshwathi
Hilton
Winterskloof
Mount Michael