The Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) is a state-owned entity in South Africa responsible for financing and implementing bulk raw water infrastructure projects. It operates under the National Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and plays a crucial role in ensuring water security for South Africa by designing bankable projects, raising capital, managing debt, and implementing infrastructure projects[1][3]. ### Key Responsibilities and Projects - Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP): TCTA was initially established to fulfill South Africa's treaty obligations regarding this project, which delivers water to the Vaal River System[1][3]. - Other Projects: TCTA is involved in various other water security projects, including the Olifants River Water Resources Development, Mokolo-Crocodile Water Augmentation, Acid Mine Drainage, Berg River-Voelvlei Augmentation, uMzibuvubu River Water, and Kriel Off-take projects[1]. - Financing Mechanism: TCTA uses off-balance-sheet funding to reduce government borrowing requirements and implements projects based on the "user-pay principle," where costs are passed on to consumers[1][3]. ### Mission and Values - Mission: To plan, finance, and implement sustainable and accessible water resource infrastructure[3]. - Values: Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Unity, and Growth[1]. ### Leadership - Chairperson: Ms. Precious Sibiya[5]. TCTA's work is critical in addressing South Africa's water scarcity challenges by ensuring adequate water storage and transfer capacity[1].