Project Description 

Provide subsidies to farms and rural schools for the provision of water and sanitation in order to promote the health status of beneficiary communities.

Aims of the project:

1. Improved basic subsistence facilities in rural areas.
2. To serve as an incentive for farm owners to provide and upgrade basic subsistence facilities on farms.
3. A safer and more hygienic living environment for rural communities.

Linkages

Strategic objectives of the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) of the CWDM

• Provision of infrastructure and services in rural communities.

Government’s commitments to provide

• Basic water supply service by 2008 &
• Basic sanitation services by 2010 to all SA citizens

Subsidy Policy

The following policy was approved by council on 30 September 2002:

• That there should be a call for applications to participate in the scheme by advertising the scheme in the press.
• The Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Municipal Manager be authorised approve applications.
• A maximum benefit of R 25 000 per farm not be exceeded.
• A completion period of six months after the date of approval of an application is maintained.
• Funds are paid out upon completion of the work.
• The following amounts are used as basis for the allocation of funds for the provision and upgrading of infrastructure services to farm workers housing, up to a maximum of R 5 000 per house.
  • Running water over kitchen sink - R 1 000
  • Additional bathroom with flush toilet to house - R 4 000
  • Installation of flush toilet only - R 1600
  • Provision of a VIP type of toilet facility - R 1000
  • Provision of electricity in the home - R 1000
  • Provision of hot water in the home - R 1000
• An agreement to be signed with the owner regarding the maintenance and use of facilities.
• The subsidy scheme be linked to a health and hygiene awareness and education programme

Project funding

The Cape Winelands District Municipality funds the project in its totality.

Project Achievements

2004 & 2005 Financial year

• Budget available for subsidies - R 3 Million
• No. of applications received - 216
• No. of applications approved - 161
• 55 applicants could not be helped due to insufficient funds.

2005 & 2006 Financial year

• Budget available for subsidies - R 3.5 Million
• No. of applications received - 278
• No. of applications received - 278
• 83 applicants could not be helped due to insufficient funds.

2006 & 2007 Financial year

• Budget available for subsidies - R 2 Million