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Appointed contractor, Lion Thorn is expected to take over much anticipated solar project in Maquassi Hills




Witpoort, Rulaganyang - Community members in Maquassi Hills have welcomed the upcoming solar project which is expected to begin very soon

The Maquassi Hills has announced and confirmed solar and shopping complex projects for residents of Rulaganyang, Kgakala and Lebaleng

The Lion Thorn Solar Park community stakeholders meetings have been held at Rulaganyang and Kgakala recently

The main purpose of the meetings was to introduce the new solar contractors to communities followed by an intensive question and answer sessions



Lion Thorn Solar Park is working in partnership with Yellow Door Energy and Power China International. The solar project will run for a marathon 14 months with the minimum of 600 people from Wards 6,7 and 8 set to benefit workwise

According to the municipality, the two community engagement sessions drew a large number of people, highlighting the scourge of unemployment that continue to plaque Maquassi Hills in general

During the sessions, it was highlighted that the process of appointing the Community Liaison Officer (CLO) is still underway

Maquassi Hills Local Municipality Mayor, Mzwandile Feliti graced the occasions in the company of Ward 6 and 7 Councillors, Lebogang Medupe and Dilolo Rampai 



Feliti said, the upcoming solar and shopping complex projects are expected to create job opportunities in the communities. Maquassi Hills is amongst municipalities which has a high unemployment rate between young persons at the age of 18 and 35

The Fighting Against Unemployment Movement in Maquassi Hills says, job creation in Maquassi Hills should be prioritised amongst young persons 

The movement said, high rate of unemployment in the municipality increases chances of continuous criminal activities 

The solar and shopping complex projects are expected to be under construction very soon

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