Mossel Bay Municipality has officially broken ground on
Phase 2 of its Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Energy Storage Project at
the Great Brak River Wastewater Treatment Works - marking another bold stride
toward sustainable infrastructure and long-term energy resilience.
This milestone follows the successful completion of the
award-winning solar installation at the Hartenbos Regional Wastewater Works,
reinforcing the town’s commitment to climate-smart development and reliable
service delivery, which officially opened this week, 5 November 2025.
The new facility, to be constructed on municipal land, will
feature a cutting-edge 4512 kWh Battery Energy Storage System. Once
operational, it will supply clean, reliable electricity to the Great Brak River
Wastewater Treatment Works, the Little Brak River Water Treatment Works, and
the Sandhoogte Water Treatment Works. Importantly, all excess generated energy
not used by the treatment plants will be supplied into the surrounding
electrical network - ensuring that clean, reliable energy benefits the broader
community as well.
The marks a strategic investment of R143 million (VAT
inclusive) in energy security, environmental stewardship, and service
excellence for the people of Mossel Bay. Construction is scheduled for
completion by June 2026.
Speaking at the sod-turning ceremony, the Executive Mayor,
Alderman Dirk Kotzé captured the spirit of the occasion: “The Great Brak–Little
Brak installation will further strengthen our energy resilience, reduce
operational costs, and ensure uninterrupted wastewater services for our
communities. It is another example of how Mossel Bay is not just adapting to
the future - we are shaping it.”
These projects align with the Municipality’s GROW strategy,
which guides development across Greater Mossel Bay. Under the pillars of
economic growth and a healthy environment, Mossel Bay is investing in
infrastructure that serves both people and planet, while also supporting
Sustainable Development Goal 11 of the United Nations: making cities inclusive,
safe, resilient, and sustainable.
