Premier
In the light of the City of Cape Town revisiting alternative water sourcing solutions, such as fog harvesting:
How does the Western Cape Government’s Water Resilience Plan support such alter-native water sourcing methods to ensure water security and sustainability?
. The Western Cape Government’s Water Resilience Strategy strongly supports the integration of innovative and non-traditional water augmentation methods, such as fog harvesting, as part of a broader strategy to build long-term water security and climate resilience within the Western Cape Province.
The Strategy prioritises the diversification of water sources, targeting an increased supply of 341 million cubic meters of water per annum by 2035. This will be achieved through initiatives which include groundwater extraction, desalination, and treated wastewater reuse, alongside significant investments in modernising water infrastructure.
Recognising that climate variability and increasing water demand necessitate forward-thinking solutions, the Strategy provides an enabling policy environment for the exploration and adoption of innovative technologies. It promotes investment in research and development, supports partnerships with academic and research institutions, and encourages pilot projects that can inform scalable implementation. These provisions provide a framework under which innovative and non-traditional water augmentation methods, such as fog harvesting, can be tested, validated, and potentially implemented where appropriate.
