Phase One: Rotary Clubs of Oakville
Centennial Project 2003-2005
Project Highlights

$50,000 -  Initial amount pledged by 4 Rotary Clubs
$140,000 – Total funds raised including Matching Grants and CRCID support
$750,000 – Estimated project value including all in-kind contributions  
10,000 – People served with the new water system
40 – Years estimated useful life of the infrastructure and equipment
$1.875 -  Capital cost per person / per year
Tzaneen, South Africa
April 2003- February 2006
Built and installed a water filtration plant and 6 km
pipeline to provide water for 12,000 people

Milestones:
• Raised $130,000 in total funding contributions
• Formed a strategic corporate partnership with
GE/Zenon Environmental Inc.
• Established criteria and protocols for long term
sustainable project development
• Developed and implemented an educational
awareness program on water conservation,
sanitation & hygiene
• R.I. District (9250) Project of the Year
• Eligibility for CRCID/CIDA project funding

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Mission Statement:
Our mandate is to work closely with Rotarians and corporate partners
to provide and fund, where possible, clean water delivery solutions for
people in need throughout the world.
 
SOUTH AFRICA