Noordoewer/Vioolsdrift Dam

By Anonymous (not verified) , 17 March 2026
PIDA Code
W.30.09
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Transaction Support & Financial Close
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Water
Subsector Name
Water Supply
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 2
On SDM
Off
Summary
Project at Feasibility Stage (S2B). Feasibility studies completed ~2020. ESIAs to be undertaken as next step. Named PWC focal points confirmed: Ms Ndina Nashipili (Namibia Deputy Director) and Mr. Luckson Machingambi (South Africa Chief Engineer). Structure to be defined after feasibility studies. Start date: 2015 (initial studies).
Description

The Noordoewer/Vioolsdrift Dam (NVD) on the Lower Orange River (international border between Namibia and South Africa) will increase the long-term sustainable yield of the Orange River System to replace yield loss due to upstream Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase 2 developments; provide for projected growth in water requirements in both countries; compensate for environmental water requirement impacts; and provide re-regulation storage for seasonal flow management. Dam design: concrete face rockfill, 122.6 km route length. Feasibility studies completed approximately 2020 by PWC. ESIA studies pending. Project managed by the Permanent Water Commission (PWC) — the bilateral water authority between Namibia and South Africa.

Capex Cost
501.50USD million
Preparation Cost
1.50
Project Risk

Implementation and coordination risks

Countries
Namibia, South Africa
Start Date
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Updated Date