The transformation of irrigation boards into water user associations in South Africa: Case studies of the Lower Olifants, Great Letaba and Vaalharts water user associations. Volume 1

The transformation of irrigation boards into water user associations in South Africa: Case studies of the Lower Olifants, Great Letaba and Vaalharts water user associations. Volume 1

Author: Seshoka, Jetrickde Lange, WillemFaysse, Nicolas

Publisher: IWMI

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 71

ISBN-13: 9290905581

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The first case study is the Lower Olifants WUA in the Western Cape, which was the first WUA in South Africa. Its principal functions are to operate and maintain a canal that enables irrigation throughout the year in an arid region. Around 9,200 hectares are irrigated, mainly for vineyards. The second case study relates to the Great Letaba WUA in the Limpopo Province. This WUA manages the allocation of water downstream of two large dams, near the town of Tzaneen. An area of 12,500 hectares is irrigated in the river valley, mainly for fruit tree farming. The third case study assesses the Vaalharts WUA, which is situated in both Northern Cape and North West provinces. This WUA is one of the largest irrigation schemes in South Africa (37,100 hectares overall). It manages mainly a canal that takes water from the Vaal River to irrigate commercial farms and, downstream, the Taung Irrigation Scheme in the former Bophuthatswana homeland.


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Download or read book The transformation of irrigation boards into water user associations in South Africa: Case studies of the Lower Olifants, Great Letaba and Vaalharts water user associations. Volume 1 written by Seshoka, Jetrickde Lange, WillemFaysse, Nicolas and published by IWMI. This book was released on 2004 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first case study is the Lower Olifants WUA in the Western Cape, which was the first WUA in South Africa. Its principal functions are to operate and maintain a canal that enables irrigation throughout the year in an arid region. Around 9,200 hectares are irrigated, mainly for vineyards. The second case study relates to the Great Letaba WUA in the Limpopo Province. This WUA manages the allocation of water downstream of two large dams, near the town of Tzaneen. An area of 12,500 hectares is irrigated in the river valley, mainly for fruit tree farming. The third case study assesses the Vaalharts WUA, which is situated in both Northern Cape and North West provinces. This WUA is one of the largest irrigation schemes in South Africa (37,100 hectares overall). It manages mainly a canal that takes water from the Vaal River to irrigate commercial farms and, downstream, the Taung Irrigation Scheme in the former Bophuthatswana homeland.

The transformation of irrigation boards into water user associations in South Africa: Case studies of the Umlaas, Komati, Lomati and Hereford Irrigation Boards. Volume 2

The transformation of irrigation boards into water user associations in South Africa: Case studies of the Umlaas, Komati, Lomati and Hereford Irrigation Boards. Volume 2

Author: Nicolas Faysse

Publisher: IWMI

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 65

ISBN-13: 929090559X

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The first case study deals with the Umlaas IB in KwaZulu-Natal. This Board manages water use in the upper part of the Mlazi River catchment. Around 4,000 ha are irrigated, mainly to produce maize and sugar cane. Times of water scarcity are rare. Slopes in the upper parts of the catchment are steep and the IB along with the upstream rural communities and commercial forestry companies, have undertaken several initiatives to address erosion problems in the area, with the cooperation of these companies. The second case study relates to the Komati and Lomati IBs in Mpumalanga. The irrigated area of around 21,000 ha is mainly dedicated to sugarcane farming. It hosts the largest area of small-scale irrigation farming in South Africa, but periods of water scarcity are frequent. While the IBs have not transformed into WUAs yet, they have already incorporated the emerging farmers in their area of jurisdiction, as well as in the management of water. The third case study assesses the Hereford IB in Mpumalanga. The Board manages an earthen canal, mainly for citrus and wheat farming, on a total area of 3,400 ha. Small-scale farmers have settled on an abandoned commercial farm, and the current upgrading of the emerging farmers’ scheme and the setting-up of water meters open the way for the meaningful integration of the emerging farmers in the forthcoming WUA.


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Download or read book The transformation of irrigation boards into water user associations in South Africa: Case studies of the Umlaas, Komati, Lomati and Hereford Irrigation Boards. Volume 2 written by Nicolas Faysse and published by IWMI. This book was released on 2004 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first case study deals with the Umlaas IB in KwaZulu-Natal. This Board manages water use in the upper part of the Mlazi River catchment. Around 4,000 ha are irrigated, mainly to produce maize and sugar cane. Times of water scarcity are rare. Slopes in the upper parts of the catchment are steep and the IB along with the upstream rural communities and commercial forestry companies, have undertaken several initiatives to address erosion problems in the area, with the cooperation of these companies. The second case study relates to the Komati and Lomati IBs in Mpumalanga. The irrigated area of around 21,000 ha is mainly dedicated to sugarcane farming. It hosts the largest area of small-scale irrigation farming in South Africa, but periods of water scarcity are frequent. While the IBs have not transformed into WUAs yet, they have already incorporated the emerging farmers in their area of jurisdiction, as well as in the management of water. The third case study assesses the Hereford IB in Mpumalanga. The Board manages an earthen canal, mainly for citrus and wheat farming, on a total area of 3,400 ha. Small-scale farmers have settled on an abandoned commercial farm, and the current upgrading of the emerging farmers’ scheme and the setting-up of water meters open the way for the meaningful integration of the emerging farmers in the forthcoming WUA.

Valuing Development, Environment and Conservation

Valuing Development, Environment and Conservation

Author: Sarah Bracking

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-10-17

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 135162511X

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Policy-makers are increasingly trying to assign economic values to areas such as ecologies, the atmosphere, even human lives. These new values, assigned to areas previously considered outside of economic systems, often act to qualify, alter or replace former non-pecuniary values. Valuing Development, Environment and Conservation looks to explore the complex interdependencies, contradictions and trade-offs that can take place between economic values and the social, environmental, political and ethical systems that inform non-monetary valuation processes. Using rich empirical material, the book explores the processes of valuation, their components, calculative technologies, and outcomes in different social, ecological and conservation domains. The book gives reasons for why economic calculation tends to dominate in practice, but also presents new insights on how the disobedient materiality of things and the ingenuity of human and non-human agencies can combine and frustrate the dominant economic models within calculative processes. This book highlights the tension between, on the one hand, a dominant model that emphasises technical and ‘universalising’ criteria, and on the other hand, valuation practice in specific local contexts which is more likely to negotiate criteria that are plural, incommensurable and political. This book is perfect for researchers and students within development studies, environment, geography, politics, sociology and anthropology who are looking for new insights into how processes of valuation take place in the 21st century, and with what consequential outcomes.


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Download or read book Valuing Development, Environment and Conservation written by Sarah Bracking and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-10-17 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Policy-makers are increasingly trying to assign economic values to areas such as ecologies, the atmosphere, even human lives. These new values, assigned to areas previously considered outside of economic systems, often act to qualify, alter or replace former non-pecuniary values. Valuing Development, Environment and Conservation looks to explore the complex interdependencies, contradictions and trade-offs that can take place between economic values and the social, environmental, political and ethical systems that inform non-monetary valuation processes. Using rich empirical material, the book explores the processes of valuation, their components, calculative technologies, and outcomes in different social, ecological and conservation domains. The book gives reasons for why economic calculation tends to dominate in practice, but also presents new insights on how the disobedient materiality of things and the ingenuity of human and non-human agencies can combine and frustrate the dominant economic models within calculative processes. This book highlights the tension between, on the one hand, a dominant model that emphasises technical and ‘universalising’ criteria, and on the other hand, valuation practice in specific local contexts which is more likely to negotiate criteria that are plural, incommensurable and political. This book is perfect for researchers and students within development studies, environment, geography, politics, sociology and anthropology who are looking for new insights into how processes of valuation take place in the 21st century, and with what consequential outcomes.

Application of the Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP) Model to Assess Future Water Demands and Resources in the Olifants Catchment, South Africa

Application of the Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP) Model to Assess Future Water Demands and Resources in the Olifants Catchment, South Africa

Author: Roberto Arranz

Publisher: IWMI

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 9290906545

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The Olifants catchment is one of 19 Catchment Management Areas in South Africa. Different water users (i.e., rural, urban, mining, subsistence and commercial irrigated agriculture, commercial forestry, industry and power generation) are present in the catchment. Rising population andincreasing water provision in rural areas, in conjunction with the development of the mining industry, the construction of new power generation plants, the implementation of environmental flows andthe need to meet international flow requirements are going to greatly exacerbate the complexity of future water resources management in what is already a water-stressed catchment. Being able to assess the ability of the catchment to satisfy potential water demands is crucial in order to plan for the future and make wise decisions. In this study, a scenario analysis approach was used in conjunction with the Water Evaluation And Planning model, in order to assess the impacts of possible water demands on the water resources of the Olifants catchment in 2025. Foreach scenario, the water resource implications were compared to a 1995 “baseline.” The model enabled analyses of unmet water demands, streamflows and water storage for each scenario. The model results show that for the different scenarios considered in this study the implementation of the Environmental Reserve (an instream requirement to guarantee the health of the riverine ecosystems) will increase the shortages for other sectors. The construction of the main water storage infrastructure proposed by the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry, in conjunction with the application of Water Conservation and Demand Management practices, can reduce the unmet demands and shortfalls to levels lower than, or similar to, those experienced in the 1995 baseline. However, in all cases these interventions will be insufficient to completely meet the demands of all the sectors. A tight control of the growth in future demands is essential, although this may be difficult in a rapidly developing country like South Africa.


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Download or read book Application of the Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP) Model to Assess Future Water Demands and Resources in the Olifants Catchment, South Africa written by Roberto Arranz and published by IWMI. This book was released on 2007 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Olifants catchment is one of 19 Catchment Management Areas in South Africa. Different water users (i.e., rural, urban, mining, subsistence and commercial irrigated agriculture, commercial forestry, industry and power generation) are present in the catchment. Rising population andincreasing water provision in rural areas, in conjunction with the development of the mining industry, the construction of new power generation plants, the implementation of environmental flows andthe need to meet international flow requirements are going to greatly exacerbate the complexity of future water resources management in what is already a water-stressed catchment. Being able to assess the ability of the catchment to satisfy potential water demands is crucial in order to plan for the future and make wise decisions. In this study, a scenario analysis approach was used in conjunction with the Water Evaluation And Planning model, in order to assess the impacts of possible water demands on the water resources of the Olifants catchment in 2025. Foreach scenario, the water resource implications were compared to a 1995 “baseline.” The model enabled analyses of unmet water demands, streamflows and water storage for each scenario. The model results show that for the different scenarios considered in this study the implementation of the Environmental Reserve (an instream requirement to guarantee the health of the riverine ecosystems) will increase the shortages for other sectors. The construction of the main water storage infrastructure proposed by the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry, in conjunction with the application of Water Conservation and Demand Management practices, can reduce the unmet demands and shortfalls to levels lower than, or similar to, those experienced in the 1995 baseline. However, in all cases these interventions will be insufficient to completely meet the demands of all the sectors. A tight control of the growth in future demands is essential, although this may be difficult in a rapidly developing country like South Africa.

Evaluation of historic, current and future water demand in the Olifants River Catchment, South Africa

Evaluation of historic, current and future water demand in the Olifants River Catchment, South Africa

Author: McCartney, Matthew P., Arranz, Roberto

Publisher: IWMI

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 51

ISBN-13: 9290906723

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Water resource development has played a significant role in the expansion of agriculture and industry in the Olifants River Catchment. However, currently water deficit is one of the major constraints hampering development in the catchment; both the mining and agricultural sectors are producing below optimal levels because of their reliance on insufficient supplies. In this study, the Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP) model was used to evaluate scenarios of historic, current and future water demand in the catchment. For each scenario, the WEAP model was used to simulate demand in five different sectors (rural, urban, mining, commercial forestry and irrigation) over a 70-year period of varying rainfall and hydrology. Levels of assured supply were estimated for each sector and the economic cost of failing to provide water was predicted. For the future scenarios, the impact of infrastructure development and water conservation measures were assessed. The study illustrates how a relatively simple model can provide useful insight for resource planning and management.


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Download or read book Evaluation of historic, current and future water demand in the Olifants River Catchment, South Africa written by McCartney, Matthew P., Arranz, Roberto and published by IWMI. This book was released on 2007 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Water resource development has played a significant role in the expansion of agriculture and industry in the Olifants River Catchment. However, currently water deficit is one of the major constraints hampering development in the catchment; both the mining and agricultural sectors are producing below optimal levels because of their reliance on insufficient supplies. In this study, the Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP) model was used to evaluate scenarios of historic, current and future water demand in the catchment. For each scenario, the WEAP model was used to simulate demand in five different sectors (rural, urban, mining, commercial forestry and irrigation) over a 70-year period of varying rainfall and hydrology. Levels of assured supply were estimated for each sector and the economic cost of failing to provide water was predicted. For the future scenarios, the impact of infrastructure development and water conservation measures were assessed. The study illustrates how a relatively simple model can provide useful insight for resource planning and management.

An assessment of small-scale users' inclusion in large-scale water user associations of South Africa

An assessment of small-scale users' inclusion in large-scale water user associations of South Africa

Author: Faysse, Nicolas

Publisher: IWMI

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 45

ISBN-13: 9290905735

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The management of water resources is being transformed in South Africa. All water users, especially the small-scale ones, are now invited to participate in this movement. This report reviews the process of inclusion of small-scale users in the new large-scale Water User Associations (WUA).Considering the difficulties encountered in this process, this report also recommend external monitoring after the transformation of an Irrigation Board into a WUA. This method may also facilitate assessment of the inclusion of small-scale users into catchment management agencies, and water resource management organizations.


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Download or read book An assessment of small-scale users' inclusion in large-scale water user associations of South Africa written by Faysse, Nicolas and published by IWMI. This book was released on 2004 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The management of water resources is being transformed in South Africa. All water users, especially the small-scale ones, are now invited to participate in this movement. This report reviews the process of inclusion of small-scale users in the new large-scale Water User Associations (WUA).Considering the difficulties encountered in this process, this report also recommend external monitoring after the transformation of an Irrigation Board into a WUA. This method may also facilitate assessment of the inclusion of small-scale users into catchment management agencies, and water resource management organizations.

Water user associations

Water user associations

Author:

Publisher: International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

Published: 2018-06-20

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 9290908653

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Possible impacts of the transformation of water infrastructure on productive water uses: The case of the Seokodibeng village in South Africa

Possible impacts of the transformation of water infrastructure on productive water uses: The case of the Seokodibeng village in South Africa

Author: Ladki, MarvanSeshoka, JetrickFaysse, NicolasLévite, Hervevan Koppen, Barbara

Publisher: IWMI

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9290905611

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The study assesses the current water supply system and water uses in the Seokodibeng village in the former Lebowa homeland, in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. This village is part of a group of 96 villages that are to receive water from a pipeline built by neighboring mines in order to secure their development. The mines and the villages aremembers of the Lebalelo Water User Association. In 2003, this association was the only Water User Association in South Africa not based on farming activities. The initial question of this study concerns the future of productive uses of water at village and household levels once Seokodibeng’s connection to the pipeline is achieved.


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Download or read book Possible impacts of the transformation of water infrastructure on productive water uses: The case of the Seokodibeng village in South Africa written by Ladki, MarvanSeshoka, JetrickFaysse, NicolasLévite, Hervevan Koppen, Barbara and published by IWMI. This book was released on 2004 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study assesses the current water supply system and water uses in the Seokodibeng village in the former Lebowa homeland, in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. This village is part of a group of 96 villages that are to receive water from a pipeline built by neighboring mines in order to secure their development. The mines and the villages aremembers of the Lebalelo Water User Association. In 2003, this association was the only Water User Association in South Africa not based on farming activities. The initial question of this study concerns the future of productive uses of water at village and household levels once Seokodibeng’s connection to the pipeline is achieved.

Water Governance Power Relations and Water Conflicts

Water Governance Power Relations and Water Conflicts

Author: Patricia Mdhlovu

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages:

ISBN-13:

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This research set out to explore the dynamics of conflicts between two water user groups, the mining and the irrigation sector in the Olifants catchment area in South Africa. The research also sought to explore the role and place of water management institutions in managing water conflicts in the study area. The study adopted two theoriesaÌ22́Ơ0́−the theories of hydro hegemony and political ecology. These were used to explain the power differentials between the two major water users in the catchment area, and in understanding the potential for conflict. The study adopted a qualitative research design and used a review of the literature and relevant documents together with ethnographic case studies techniques to gather data. Findings indicated that water conflicts exist between these water users. Inequitable sharing of water resources resulting from unequal power bases, where one water user has more power and influence to contribute to the catchment℗þs economic growth over another, is one of the challenges water users face. The study also revealed that the bulk of water resources are accessible by commercial farmers, which disadvantages emerging farmers in the catchment. The Department of Water and Sanitation has not fully implemented and achieved the objectives of the National Water Act, which aims to address the imbalances in water access caused by previous water laws. The recognition of the 1956 Water Act as Existing Lawful Use under the National Water Act further exacerbates the emergence and escalation of conflicts between the two different irrigation-farming groups in the catchment. Poor water quality due to acid mine drainage from mining activities in the catchment has proven to be another source for potential conflict between the mining and the irrigation water user groups. The irrigation-farmers complain of poor water quality due to effluent from mining activities. The study concludes that conflicts observed were violent; some were dormant and irregular, and most conflicts were reported to have taken place during the drought of 2014 to 2016. The conflicts were very intense between irrigators (commercial and emerging farmers). Recommendations include fast tracking the implementation of water allocation reform and WMIs policies to ensure efficient and effective implementation of WMIs that will be able to address the issues of concern before they can escalate into serious conflict situations.


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Download or read book Water Governance Power Relations and Water Conflicts written by Patricia Mdhlovu and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This research set out to explore the dynamics of conflicts between two water user groups, the mining and the irrigation sector in the Olifants catchment area in South Africa. The research also sought to explore the role and place of water management institutions in managing water conflicts in the study area. The study adopted two theoriesaÌ22́Ơ0́−the theories of hydro hegemony and political ecology. These were used to explain the power differentials between the two major water users in the catchment area, and in understanding the potential for conflict. The study adopted a qualitative research design and used a review of the literature and relevant documents together with ethnographic case studies techniques to gather data. Findings indicated that water conflicts exist between these water users. Inequitable sharing of water resources resulting from unequal power bases, where one water user has more power and influence to contribute to the catchment℗þs economic growth over another, is one of the challenges water users face. The study also revealed that the bulk of water resources are accessible by commercial farmers, which disadvantages emerging farmers in the catchment. The Department of Water and Sanitation has not fully implemented and achieved the objectives of the National Water Act, which aims to address the imbalances in water access caused by previous water laws. The recognition of the 1956 Water Act as Existing Lawful Use under the National Water Act further exacerbates the emergence and escalation of conflicts between the two different irrigation-farming groups in the catchment. Poor water quality due to acid mine drainage from mining activities in the catchment has proven to be another source for potential conflict between the mining and the irrigation water user groups. The irrigation-farmers complain of poor water quality due to effluent from mining activities. The study concludes that conflicts observed were violent; some were dormant and irregular, and most conflicts were reported to have taken place during the drought of 2014 to 2016. The conflicts were very intense between irrigators (commercial and emerging farmers). Recommendations include fast tracking the implementation of water allocation reform and WMIs policies to ensure efficient and effective implementation of WMIs that will be able to address the issues of concern before they can escalate into serious conflict situations.

Report ... Burgershall irrigation board scheme

Report ... Burgershall irrigation board scheme

Author: South Africa. Department of Water Affairs

Publisher:

Published: 1962

Total Pages:

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book Report ... Burgershall irrigation board scheme written by South Africa. Department of Water Affairs and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: