ToR Title: Improving the water sustainability of the UMkhomazi Catchment area
KSA : 34 (National Dam Siltation Management Programme)
Thrust: Thrust 3: Water Resources and Ecosystem Protection. Water Security, and Water Utilization
Programme : National Dam Siltation Management Programme
Contact Persons: Vuyokazi Matiwana: vuyokazim@wrc.org.za
Closing Date : 31 June 2024
Background and Rationale
The National Dam Siltation Management (NatSilt) Programme is implemented by the Water Research Commission (WRC) and funded by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). The Programme’s overarching aim is to develop a strategy that will guide, advise, and ensure effective siltation management and related improved storage capacity of the large dams in South Africa.
The programme is implemented over 3 phases:
- Phase 1: Development of a draft dam Siltation Management Strategy and related tools & models
- Phase 2: Piloting of the draft Strategy, tool and models
- Phase 3: Review and finalise the Strategy, tools and models
Proposals must be submitted via the WRC Business Management System at https://wrc.microsoftcrmportals.com/
NB: The reports can be requested from the contact persons by the proposers and will be provided upon request.
