# Consulting Engineers South Africa says technical skills must be prioritised in implementing the National Water Action Plan. Cesa CEO Chris Campbell says infrastructure investment and institutional reforms will fail without qualified engineers, technicians and process controllers to operate and maintain water systems. He says the decline in municipal technical expertise has contributed to worsening Blue Drop and Green Drop performance. Cesa is calling for sustained, practical skills development to ensure water infrastructure remains functional and effective over the long term.
CESA calls for technical skills to drive national water plan