In bid to push investment, Polokwane lifts moratorium on land development
The moratorium, which has been in place since 2017, was introduced because the municipality had insufficient bulk water infrastructure to keep up with the demands from developers.
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JOHANNESBURG - In a bid to push investments into the city, the Polokwane Municipality has lifted a moratorium on land development.
The moratorium, which has been in place since 2017, was introduced because the municipality had insufficient bulk water infrastructure to keep up with the demands from developers.
The municipality said its water issues were now behind them. Opposition parties, however, say otherwise.
A report recently tabled to the Polokwane council said the moratorium had led to a loss of jobs and revenue for the municipality.
The report said the municipality had several water infrastructure projects that would improve its long and short-term supply.
Democratic Alliance (DA) regional caucus leader, Jacques Joubert, said the lifting of the moratorium was premature.
"We're not there yet. We were arguing that the moratorium cannot be lifted until those plans are fully implemented and actually yielding what they are supposed to."
Earlier in November, the University of Limpopo in Polokwane postponed its year-end examinations due to prolonged water supply issues.