R45-million fish hatchery to be constructed in Gariep Dam

A R45 million fish hatchery is to be constructed in Gariep Dam in the Free State to not only supply local community projects, but create employment opportunities.

The South Africa Agricultural Demonstration Centre, which is a result of a partnership between South Africa and China, is envisaged to be a fingerling supply station to rural aquaculture community projects in the Free State and outside the province.

The hatchery will also be used to advance research and will provide a facility where agricultural scientists, technicians and farmers will test methodologies. It is expected to be completed in 2011.

The Chinese government has injected more than R45 million into the project and will give R15 million each year for the next three years.

Reported by BuaNews Online


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