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Wastewater investment delivers Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s R16 million investment in the Kelvin Jones Wastewater Treatment Plant in Kariega is delivering positive results, with Executive Mayor Councillor Babalwa Lobishe conducting an oversight visit on Friday, 13 February to showcase the facility now operating at full capacity. Mayor Lobishe noted that the upgrades serve key industries including Volkswagen South Africa, with the plant processing 24 million litres of water daily. Pictured from left are Mfundo Bukubukwana (Director for Plant Maintenance under Water and Sanitation Sub-directorate), NMBM Executive Mayor Babalwa Lobishe and Anderson Mangcotywa (Wastewater Treatment Director). Read the full story on page 3. PHOTO: SUPPLIED