Vaal Dam
About
The South African National Committee on Large Dams (SANCOLD) is involved in the development and promotion of dams in South Africa through its participation since 1965 in the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD). SANCOLD is constituted to be inclusive, widely embracing, and democratically representative of the dam community in South Africa.
Membership
235
Individual Members
37
Corporate members
SANCOLD is supported by a wide base of individual and corporate members in the dam industry. Being a member allows one to:
- Take part in ICOLD activities
- Access SANCOLD and ICOLD publications
- Get discounts on SANCOLD courses and conferences
- Contribute to the dam industry by serving on the management team or technical committees
Bloemhof Dam
our Mission
Create and promote an awareness and understanding amongst South Africans of the role of dams in the beneficial and sustainable development of South Africa’s water resources
Advance the knowledge and skills relating to the science and art of planning, design, construction, management, operation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and decommissioning of dams amongst its members in a safe, financially sound, ecological, and socially sustainable manner
Provide a democratically elected national committee in South Africa to represent South Africa on ICOLD
Provide forums for local interaction between interested participants in the dam industry
Engage with other African countries in support of initiatives such as those of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) and those of ICOLD
Hartbeespoort Dam
OUR VISION
SANCOLD’s vision is to develop and maintain South Africa’s water resources in a safe, financially sound, ecological, and socially sustainable manner.
Tailings Dam