Name of the Project
Faure New Water Scheme (FNWS).

Location
Western Cape, South Africa.

Project Owner/s
City of Cape Town.

Project Description
The proposed project will combine the newest purification technologies, sophisticated online monitoring and control systems, as well as best-practice operating protocols.

The FNWS will produce up to 100-million litres a day. The project will use feed water from the upgraded Zandvliet Wastewater Treatment Works. 

This water will be initially blended with raw water from dams, with a maximum ratio of 20% reuse water and 80% dam water.

The blended water will then be treated once more by the conventional processes of the existing Faure water treatment plant (WTP), before being stored in the Faure reservoir.

The advanced water purification plant (AWPP) at the Faure WTP relies on a multibarrier purification process to remove contaminants. 

The AWPP will include the ozonation, biological activated carbon filtration, granular activated carbon filtration, ultrafiltration, UV advanced oxidation and disinfection of the reused water. Following this, the water should be safe for human consumption.

The distribution network can supply this water across most of Cape Town.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
About R3.2-billion.

Planned Start/End Date
A final decision on the implementation, operation and maintenance of the Faure New Water Scheme has not yet been made. However, the estimated starting date for drinking water to potentially flow from the Faure scheme is 2030/31.

Latest Developments
The city is determining whether the scheme is viable. The planning and design process behind the project is, however, complete.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Not disclosed.

Contact Details for Project Information
City of Cape Town Water and Sanitation, email water@capetown.gov.za.