Large scale water transfer scheme

Lesotho water situation

water surplus and poverty

South Africa water situation

water deficit

Lesotho Water Project (LWP)

40% of the water from the Segu River in Lesotho will be transported to the Rival Vaal in South Africa

How long will the LWP take

30 years

% of Lesotho's GDP generated by LWP

75%

LWP positives for Lesotho

more income, improved QofL, hydroelectric power

LWP positives for South Africa

provides safe water for 10% of people, reduces river pollution

LWP negatives for Lesotho

displaced 30,000 people, costs were estimated to each US$4 billion, corruption meant that government took money

LWP negatives for South Africa

40% of water is lost via leakages

LWP overall

+ for South Africa but - for Lesotho