Southern Africa
South Africa’s Largest Water Reservoir Opens In Benoni
The 210 million-litre reservoir is the largest circular post-tensioned reservoir in the world.
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South Africa’s Department of Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, launched the Vlakfontein reservoir, the country’s largest drinking water storage facility. It has a capacity of 210,000 cubic metres (210 million litres).
The facility is located in Vlakfontein, a town in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng Province. Construction works on the US$25.4 million reservoir
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