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Vaal River System Water Resources Development Project Phase Ii

Development Bank of Southern AfricaRef: https://www.dbsa.org/index.php/projects/vaal-river-system-water-resources-development-project-phase-ii

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Collected on 8 August 2026

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What this means

This document provides an overview of Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, which includes the construction of the Polihali Dam and associated tunnels to enhance water supply to the Vaal River System. It also discusses the potential for a 1,000 megawatt pump storage hydropower scheme. The Development Bank of Southern Africa hosts the project information and facilitates funding and procurement opportunities.

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Participation in the construction of the Polihali Dam and associated tunnels

Contractors and infrastructure firms can participate in the construction of the Polihali Dam and the 38.2-kilometre, five-meter-diameter tunnel that will transfer water from the dam to the Vaal River System.

Who it is for: infrastructure contractors, engineering firms, construction companies
How to act on it: Apply through the eProcurement portal or supplier portal provided by the Development Bank of Southern Africa

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Facts

Places

Gauteng

Reference

https://www.dbsa.org/index.php/projects/vaal-river-system-water-resources-development-project-phase-ii

Amounts

R 13 300 000 000

Key Takeaways

Vaal River System
Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II
Polihali Dam
38.2 km tunnel
1,000 megawatt hydropower
Gauteng province
Development Bank of Southern Africa
TCTA
R13.3 billion debt portfolio
Development Bank of Southern Africa
Vaal River System
Lesotho Highlands Water Project
TCTA
Polihali Dam
Katse Reservoir
Kobong River
Senqu River
Khubelu Rivers
Thukela River