Name of the Project
Alternative waste treatment technology project.

Location
City of Johannesburg (CoJ), Gauteng, South Africa.

Project Owner/s
The Infrastructure Fund, a blended finance platform created through a partnership between the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), the National Treasury and Infrastructure South Africa. 

The facility will be designed, built, financed, operated and maintained by a private-sector partner over a 25-year concession period. Ownership of the facilities will, ultimately, revert to the CoJ at the end of the agreement.

Project Description
The project aims to divert at least 500 000 t/y of municipal solid waste, or 31%, of Johannesburg’s total yearly waste from landfill sites.

The project will comprise a dirty-materials recovery facility and a waste-to-energy facility. Through the conversion of residual waste to energy, the project will generate about 28 MW of electricity – enough to power 60 000 households – while allowing for the recovery and recycling of 175 000 t/y of waste.

This initiative will extend the life span of existing landfill sites, reduce methane emissions, and align the city’s operations with international environmental and emissions standards.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
About R5.7-billion.

Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.

Latest Developments
The Infrastructure Fund secured a R550-million grant from Invest International in October 2025 to support the implementation of the project. The grant will assist CoJ in fast-tracking project implementation, improving affordability through reduced gate fees and advancing the initiative to the procurement phase to appoint a preferred bidder.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None disclosed.

Contact Details for Project Information
DBSA, tel +27 11 313 3911 or email dbsa@dbsa.org.