We are the Centre of Excellence, assisting our stakeholders to unlock the massive socio-economic value potential of inland waterways in a responsible way, preserving, protecting and promoting riverine ecosystems, water and waterway resources and a unique river-centric lifestyle, landscape and identity, for the benefit of all citizens.

 

We provide integrated solutions for inland waterway development that incorporate the needs and aspirations of all stakeholders (social*, industry, academic and environmental), ensuring sustainable growth and value for the benefit of all. 

(*community, culture, heritage & access) 

 

We work to ensure sustainable practices* in all our endeavours, facilitating development programmes, initiatives and actions that are science-based, operationally feasible, environmentally sustainable and financially responsible, in creating inclusive long-term value that benefits current and future generations within the greater Vaal region and beyond.  (*UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

 

We act in an impartial, ethical, honest and responsible way, complying with all applicable regulations and governance standards whilst ensuring transparency and accountability to our key stakeholders and broader community.  

 

We are the Centre of Excellence and Innovation in the sustainable development of inland waterways, collaborating with our private and public stakeholders to seek out and facilitate new approaches through which developments are planned, led, managed and implemented.