Global mining consultancy SRK Consulting hails the introduction of the Department of Water and Sanitation's (DWS's) Electronic Water Use Licence Application and Authorisation System (E-WULAAS). The company regards this as an important aspect of the water applications process. This electronic system stores data and reports uploaded by prospective applicants and will assist the department in tracking and reviewing applications.
The firm highlights the key role consulting engineers and scientists play in the planning phase of the application process by sharing specific requirements regarding engineering, technical and specialist reporting, ensuring that stringent requirements are met.
SRK Consulting principal environmental scientist Avril Owens says that the application process requires consultants to work closely with officials from the DWS, and other technical specialists to conduct relevant studies and research. Apart for streamlining the application process, Owens adds that the department's E-WULAAS replaces the printing, delivery and manual processing of application documents in the department's regional offices.
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