South Africa (SA) and Lesotho are set to introduce a key piece of infrastructure for a major cross-border water project this Monday.

SA’s Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina and Lesotho’s Natural Resources Minister Mohlomi Moleko will launch a Tunnel Boring Machine, a specialised piece of equipment used to drill long underground tunnels.

The machine will be used to construct a 38-kilometre tunnel linking the Polihali Reservoir and the Katse Dam, forming part of efforts to strengthen water supply between the two countries.

The project is expected to boost water security and support development in the region.

–ChannelAfrica–