This work focussed initially on a situational assessment, process design and stakeholder interaction and capacity building. Subsequently a formal Proposal (as required by the NWA) was written which incorporated institutional, organisational, financial, human resource, governance and technical components. This was developed throughout in a highly...
This initially involved the development of a strategic framework and master plan for development of water services in the Eastern Cape to be implemented via a 3 year rolling programme. It included the integration of European Union and South African government funding in a R880...
Adrian Wilson was the team leader for ELGoSA from December 2010 to its completion in March 2012. Jay Naidoo was also a key member of the team. The project involved a review, from first principles, of the Department of Water Affairs’ (DWA) approach to local...
The objective of this assignment was to develop a plan for strategic realignment and thereby enable the organisation to move from a regional water utility to a provincial one. The work incorporated a broad business and strategic analysis including organisational culture, a customer survey, industry...
Adrian Wilson was involved in designing the Emergency Response Facility (ERF) from inception in January 2010 and programme management thereafter. It was initially designed to address regulatory crises in municipalities and achieve quick wins. Subsequently this evolved into the Rapid Response Unit (RRU), with a...
The project addressed the provision of sanitation to a peri-urban area of Lusaka, known as Mtendere. The project was very unusual because it addressed water borne sanitation to a relatively low-income area. It was part of a Compact between the Zambian and USA Governments addressing...
The purpose of this Consultancy was to assist in the successful implementation of the Sustainability Agreement by monitoring the improvement in the utility performance brought about by the development and commissioning of the new infrastructure, which included the development of new water supply sources. The...
A request was issued by the Minister of Water Affairs to the Chairman of the Board of Amatola Water to carry out a so-called “Due Diligence Assessment” for the proposed Southern Regional Water Utility (SRWU) within a very brief timeline. This project produced a high-level...
A key provision in the National Water Act of 1998 is for the establishment of Catchment Management Agencies and this project initiated the process for this Water Management Area. The process commenced with the development of a Situational Assessment and this was followed by an...
Water Boards in South Africa are, by law, required to consult with the regulator, the Department of Water Affairs, and their customers prior to implementing tariff increases. To facilitate this, they make specific submissions/motivations to the key parties. The primary customers of water boards are...