Western Cape is currently experiencing the worst drought since 1904, and the last drops of water is disappearing fast.
But as the damns dry up, it reveals a previous life wiped away by our thirst for water. Facebook user, Philippa Jones, recently post photos of her visit to Theewaterskloof dam near Villiersdorp, showing the vineyards that were flooded 30 years ago with the making of the dam.
On Monday, Premier Helen Zille, declared the Western Cape a disaster zone, stating that already more than R27 million has been spent to prevent total water lost.
Mayoral spokesperson Zara Nicholson explains some of the measures being taken to conserve water.
“The city will continue with large-scale pressure reduction programmes across the city to force consumption down. Other emergency interventions are underway. As dam levels decline, the city will implement the lifeline supply, which entails reducing the water pressure to a very low level across the metro.”
For a first hand experience on the Ghost Vines of Teewaterskloof we recommend reading The Visual Viticulture’s post here.
Video credit: visualviticulture.co.za
