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Tariff Increase Consultation 2020/2021 “Excellence in water services provision” TARIFF INCREASE CONSULTATION 2020/2021 PRESENTATION BY SEDIBENG WATER OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2019 (nat.) (056) 515 0200 (nat.) (056) 515 0369 (intl.) (+ 2756) 515 0200 (intl.) (+ 2756) 515 0369 1 Table of Contents 1.Introduction 2.Area of Supply and Operation 3.Legislative requirements 4.Assumptions and cost drivers 5.Free State Region Tariff Increase Proposal 6.North West Region Tariff Increase Proposal 7.Namakwa Region Tariff Increase Proposal 8.Pella Region Tariff Increase Proposal 9.Vaal Gamagara Region Tariff Increase Proposal 10.Way forward 2 1. Introduction • As part of our Risk Management Strategies, our view is that tariff increases should be responsible, prudent and market-related in order to ensure sufficient cash and income generation for long-term sustainability. • To maintain financial credibility, our financial strategies are geared to deliver positive cash positions in order to fund capital expansions internally. • We continuously review our internal business processes to ensure that the internal value chain create customer and stakeholder satisfaction. • Recent growth has necessitated a review of the organisational structure and strategy. • Priorities aimed at creating a climate that supports organisational change, innovation and skills development. 3 2. Area of Supply and Operations • Sedibeng Water operates in the following areas: Free State Province: Matjhabeng Local Municipality Nala Local Municipality FREE STATE North West Province: Maquassi-Hills Local Municipality Dr Ruth Mompati District Municipality Ditsobotla Local Municipality Mahikeng Local Municipality Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality NORTH WEST Northern Cape Province: Phokwane Local Municipality Ga-Segonyane Local Municipality Tsantsabane Local Municipality Gamagara Local Municipality VAAL GAMAGARA Dikgatlong Local Municipality Joe Morolong Local Municipality Nama Khoi Local Municipality NAMAKWA Khâi-Ma Local Municipality PELLA 4 2. Area of Supply and Operation (cont.) 5 3. Area of Supply and Operation (Cont) VALUE CHAIN: Abstraction from source Vaal River, Sand Canal, Lower Orange River, Molopo Eye, Setumo Dam, Boreholes), purification and distribution of bulk potable water to bulk reservoirs where from our client QUICK FACTS (municipalities) reticulate to the communities, ensuring that water produced meets the quality standards as prescribed by SANS 241. INDUSTRY State Owned Enterprise Geographic Foot Print SERVICE DELIVERED . Bulk Water supplier – 116Million Kℓ/pa Water Services (Water & Sanitation) . Total population served - Approximately 2.5m ASSET BASE: Total Number of Reservoirs - 34 R3,4 Bn Total Pipeline Network – Over 2 000km EMPLYOYEE 868 GOVERNANCE Financial & Qualitative Results Board FINCO, Audit & Risk Gross Revenue R1,6Bn IDMC Committee REMCO Posted a Net Profit of R57m AGE OF BUSINESS: 40 Years Old Direct Operating cost of R1,6 Bn Employment Equity Profile: PERIOD OF REPORTING: 30 June Gender representivity : 25% Diversity at Senior Management: 76.92% Web Site: www.sedibengwater.co.za Country: South Africa Designated Groups at middle management: 82.35% People with disabilities: 1.61% 6 3. Area of Supply and Operation (Cont) Major Capital Projects Phase 1 Construction, 230km VGG Pipeline R11.4Billion Phase 2 Design Stage 20Km Koppie Alleen R200Million EIA stage 35km Wesselsbron Bulk Supply (PVC) R120Million Contractor on site In Progress - Sourcing 12km Buisfontein Bulk Supply (PVC) R76Million Funds In Progress - Funded Namakwa Replacement Scheme R900Million through RBIG 7 3. LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS Compliance with s29 to s32 of the Water Services Act, Act 108 of 1997: S29: The primary activity of a water board is to provide water services to other water services institutions within its service area. S30: A water board may perform an activity other than its primary activity only if— (a) it is not likely to limit the water board’s capacity to perform its primary activity; (b) it is not likely to be to the financial prejudice of itself, any water services institution, existing consumers and other users serviced by it within its service area; 32. Every water board— (a) must give priority to its primary activity; (b) must enter into written contracts when performing its primary and other activities; Sedibeng Water is involved in Section 30 Activities in Ngaka Modiri Molema DM, Phokwane LM, Gasegonyana LM and Dr Ruth S Mompati DM. Expenses are ring- fenced and do not form part of this tariff presentation. 8 3. LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS (Cont.) Compliance with s10 and s34 of the Water Services Act, Act 108 of 1997: 10. (1) The Minister may, with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance. from time to time prescribe norms and standards in respect of tariffs for water services. (2) These norms and standards may— (a) differentiate on an equitable basis between— (i) different users of water services; (ii) different types of water services; and 15 (iii) different geographic areas, taking into account, among other factors, the socio-economic and physical attributes of each area; S34(2): a water board is considered financially viable if it is able to: (a) repay and service its debts; (b) recover its capital, operational and maintenance costs; (c) make reasonable provision for depreciation of assets; (d) recover the costs associated with the repayment of capital from revenues (including subsidies) over time; and (e) make reasonable provision for future capital requirements and expansion. 9 3. LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS (Cont.) Compliance to Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), Act No. 56 of 2003, Section 42 of the MFMA requires: The organ of state (bulk provider) should consult with all municipalities within the supply area on proposed pricing increases. {October and November} A request must be lodged with the National Treasury and organised local government (SALGA) seeking written comments on the proposed pricing increase. {Not later than 1st December}. National Treasury and SALGA provide written comments on the proposed pricing increase. {Not later than 25th January}. No sooner than 40 days after lodging the request with National Treasury and SALGA, the organ of state must lodge a “submission” on the proposed pricing increase to: its executive authority within the meaning of the PFMA (DWS); and any regulatory agency for approval, if national legislation requires such approval. {25th January}. The executive authority of the organ of state must table the pricing amendment and documents referred to in bullet 3 above in Parliament. {15th March}. 10 4. ASSUMPTIONS AND COST DRIVERS 11 4.1 ASSUMPTIONS The following Assumptions have been taken into account when determining the estimated costs for 2020/2021: Consumer Price Index – 6.4% Electricity tariff increase – 7.81% DWS Raw Water Tariff – 6.5% Water Losses – 7% - 8% (Treatment and Distribution combined) 12 4.1 ASSUMPTIONS (Cont.) Process Sedibeng Water is required to be self sufficient and cover all costs from its own revenues. Each region is ring-fenced and operated as an independent unit of Sedibeng Water. This assists us in ensuring that each region pays particular attention to its unique challenges albeit within the overall organizational objectives and strategy. Budgets are determined using Zero Based Budgeting method. No increase in Water Sales has been budgeted for. Our internal inflation rate has been calculated at CPI%. 13 4.2 COST DRIVERS The tariff increase for raw water purchases is an average of 6.5% as proposed by the National Department of Water and Sanitation, also depending on the tariff components of raw water. Electricity is based on actual consumption (latest outlook) and actual audited spending in 2018/2019 financial year. The current year rate was adjusted by the estimated annual tariff increase of 7.81% per the Eskom’s multi-year tariff proposal. The maintenance budget is based on scheduled maintenance and the age of the infrastructure. An allowance is made for unplanned maintenance. Average increases of 7% has been utilised. There is a slight change in the sales volumes, due to demand conservation. Employee salary increases have been kept at 8.5%. 14 4.2 COST DRIVERS (Cont.) General and administrative expenses include departmental overheads based on each department’s needs and number of employees. The expenses are budgeted in detail based on each activity, current prices and anticipated escalation ranging between 4% to 7%. Purification budget consists of chemicals used in the water purification process and was increased with 6.4%. Our capital budget is based on scheme needs and expected prices. No subsidies are budgeted for. 15 5. FREE STATE REGION PROPOSED TARIFF INCREASE 16 5.1 FREE STATE - COST STRUCTURE 2020_2021 budget 2019_2020 budget Change % % Amount % Amount R/kl Contribution Amount R/kl Contribution R/kl R/kl Variable Costs Water Purchases 398,270,196 4.92 40.08% 373,962,625 4.62 39.76% 0.300 6.50% Electricity 123,688,751 1.53 12.45% 114,728,458 1.42 12.20% 0.111 7.81% Maintenance 19,062,869 0.24 1.92% 17,916,230 0.22 1.90% 0.014 6.40% Purification 41,741,171 0.52 4.20% 39,230,424 0.48 4.17% 0.031 6.40% Total Variable Costs 582,762,987 7.20 58.64% 545,837,737 6.74 58.04% 0.456 6.76% Fixed Costs Salaries & Wages 209,029,927 2.58 21.03% 192,654,311 2.38 20.48% 0.202 8.50% Administration 98,443,543 1.22 9.91% 92,003,311 1.14 9.78% 0.080 7.00% Loan Cost - - 0.00% - - 0.00% - #DIV/0! Total Fixed Costs 307,473,470 3.80 30.94% 284,657,621 3.51 30.27% 0.282 8.02% Capital
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