Botha-Bothe, Sep. 4 — Lesotho marked a significant milestone on Wednesday in the construction of Phase II of the Lesotho Highland Water Project (LHWP) by welcoming one of two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) into the country.
The TBM was received at the Caledonspoort border post this morning by the Minister of Natural Resources, Mr. Mohlomi Moleko, alongside Her Excellency, South African High Commissioner Ms. Constance Seoposengwe, LHDA Chief Executive Mr. Tente Tente, members of the LHDA Board of Directors, and representatives from the Lesotho Highlands Water Commission (LHWC).
Speaking at the welcoming ceremony held at the border, Mr. Tente highlighted the significance of the event, stating, “Today marks a historic moment for Lesotho.” He explained that the machine departed Shanghai, China, on July 30, 2024, and arrived at Durban Harbour on August 27, 2024. . .
