WASA says a new Operational Control Centre, aimed at improving water management, will be commissioned on Wednesday.

According to the water company, the facility is equipped with state-of-the-art technology including video walls and a centralized platform for 24-hour monitoring and control of SCADA Systems, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and telemetric devices, the OCC enhances executive, tactical, strategic, and operational oversight.

WASA says the set-up allows for 24/7 monitoring and the automation of manual processes such as leak repair and water trucking.

It notes that the facility was completed on time and below budget in May 2024.