Wonderfonteinspruit Catchment Area

The Regulatory Authorities responsible for the regulation of radiological contamination in the water resources are the Department of Water and Environmental Affairs (DWEA) and the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR). Based on their joint responsibility, these Departments have embarked on a co-operative venture to evaluate the extent of impairment in the Wonderfonteinspruit Catchment and if impairment exists to determine what remediation is to be implemented.

The DWEA and the NNR intend to embark on a public participation programme over the next few months with the following meetings being held;

Meeting 1
Date: 8 October 2009
Location: Mogale City (Krugersdorp)

Meeting 2
Date: 29 October 2009
Location: Randfontein

Meeting 3
Date: 13 November 2009
Location: Carletonville

Meeting 4
Date: 26 November 2009
Location: Potchefstroom