The Western Cape Department of Local Government says it has, since 2017, purchased 62 fire fighting vehicles for its municipalities to better fight veld and residential fires.
The project was aimed at improving the ability of the province’s B- and C category municipalities to respond to fire-emergencies.
Spokesperson at the Department, James-Brent Styan says the purchases represent a capital investment of nearly R54-million.
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Since 2017, the @WesternCapeGov has acquired 62 fire fighting vehicles for B & C municipalities in the WC. This capital investment of nearly R54m means that every municipality in the WC has fire fighting capacity that is modern & functional.
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— Premier Alan Winde (@alanwinde) October 6, 2021
