The upgrading of the Bokpoort River Extraction point was undertaken to improve the reliability of water supply to the solar plant and to enhance water quality by reducing the amount of silt in the system. The project included the design and construction of new pump station, as well as the refurbishment and upgrading of theexisting trolley pumps.

To address the high silt content in the extracted river water, a cyclone separation system was installed. This system removes suspended silt particles from the water before it it transferred to a clean water storage tank. Fro mthe storage tank, the treated water is pumped back to the solar plant for operational use.