Lesotho’s Giant Dam Takes Shape

Polihali Dam will boost water transfers to Gauteng

• Construction of the Polihali Dam in Lesotho’s highlands is advancing after delays, with 30% of the main work completed, according to the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority.
• The huge dam will boost the water supply to Gauteng.
• About R18-billion of the R53-billion project has been spent.

Construction of Lesotho’s giant Polihali Dam, which will boost the water supply to Gauteng, is advancing after years of delays.

The dam in Mokhotlong is…