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It finds that traditional linear planning—based on generalized growth percentages—fails to account for the 'stepped' water demand of large industrial projects, potentially leading to supply shortfalls between 2017 and 2019. The document argues for a 'smart' allocation model that links water productivity (GDP/jobs per drop) to resource allocation and explores a Water Exchange Network (WEN) to reduce freshwater intake by up to 15% through industrial water cascading. It also highlights that high salinity in the Berg River poses a significant operational cost and production risk to the steel processing industry in Saldanha.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"greenca-000162#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Traditional water demand planning based on generalized growth percentages is insufficient for Saldanha Bay because large industrial projects create 'stepped' increases in demand. 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