Midvaal Local Municipality has completed the construction of the Screen Chamber Project at the Savanna Pump Station to improve reliability and efficiency at the facility.

The pump station, which services the Savanna City RDP and bonded sections, experienced frequent breakdowns due to foreign materials such as rags, stones, wood, and metal entering the sump and damaging the pumps. This not only led to operational disruptions and increased maintenance costs but also reduced pumping efficiency and required regular cleaning by appointed contractors.
To address these challenges, the municipality approved the installation of the Screen Chamber as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen critical infrastructure. The completion of the screen chamber will significantly reduce the entry of debris into the pumps, improving system reliability and overall performance.

It will also reduce maintenance costs, prevent sewer overflows, and extend the lifespan of the pumping equipment. Furthermore, sump cleaning will now be more efficient and manageable. The facility is now equipped with a manual screening system, with provision made for future upgrades to a mechanical screening system as part of ongoing infrastructure improvements. Construction of the Screen Chamber commenced in October 2025 and was completed in February 2026. The total project cost amounted to R998 712.00 excluding VAT, and R1 148 806.80 including VAT. This project reaffirms Midvaal’s commitment to maintaining critical infrastructure, improving the effective management of wastewater systems, and protecting the health and well-being of its residents. Midvaal will continue to invest in its infrastructure to ensure we deliver reliable and excellent service delivery to all our communities.

ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR:
Yours in Service Excellence, Ald. Peter Teixeira

#PeoplesMayor

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