The Story Behind This Project
A growing risk to water security, economic growth, social development and poverty eradication is the sustainable supply of bulk water, which has been compromised by loss of storage capacity and reduction in water quality associated with dam siltation. In response, the DWS launched a national siltation management programme for SA. Training and capacity development have been identified as key components to effective long-term dam siltation management and are key focal points of the programme.
Our Journey So Far
Start
2021-06-01
Progress
In Progress
End
2025-12-31
What We’re Aiming For
AWARD was granted a project to develop part-qualifications to empower a new cohort of skilled professionals and citizens to enhance and improve the efficiency of dam siltation management in a holistic manner.
What We’re Doing
The project aims to contribute to better long-term dam siltation management (DSM) by practitioners in South Africa. Capacity development includes experienced dam managers, young professionals identified as potential successors, Catchment Management Agencies, agriculture associations and local community representatives. Embedding the planned training in a registered qualification will grant practitioners the opportunity to gain recognition for their skills.
What We Hope to Achieve
The curriculum framework will enable organisations and individuals to understand new practices and thus adapt to the technological changes and challenges by effectively adopting new ways of managing siltation in SA rivers.
Where We’re Working
South Africa
Meet the Team
Derick du Toit Hugo Retief Dr Brian Delcarme Vern Groenewald
Funders
Water Research Commission
Department of Water Affairs and Sanitation
Our Collaborators
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