Big Lesotho-SA tunnel maintenance vital for water scheme’s integrity

A major water-transfer tunnel supplying Gauteng’s water and half of Lesotho’s electricity will be closed for six months for critical planned maintenance starting on October 1. The maintenance project, a complex undertaking planned years in advance by the Lesotho Highlands Development Agency (LHDA), the Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) and various stakeholders, will be completed by March 31, 2025.