eThekwini beach contamination woes being attended to: Kaunda
eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda says they have sorted out some of the infrastructure issues that led to the contamination of the city's beaches.
Speaking at a post-council briefing on Friday, Kaunda said they'd been moving with speed to attend to the problems.
He said some of the completed repairs include a sewer main in Phoenix which contaminated Ohlange River, affecting Umhlanga beaches.
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He said the Mega City sewer line has also been fixed.
Kaunda added that the city has approved water and sanitation projects that will be completed in eight months.
"Currently, the city has approved 115 water and sanitation projects that will be completed in eight months with the flood relief funding of R200 million allocated to water and sanitation projects the city received from National Treasury."
Kaunda said a R28 million water reservoir has also been handed over to the community of Shongweni.
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"This water reservoir forms part of our efforts to improve water infrastructure in the municipality, particularly in rural and township communities. For instance, we are currently finalising the construction of another new water reservoir in Adams Mission which will address water shortages in Mbumbulu, KwaMakhutha and Adams Mission.
"Other areas where we are upgrading and repairing our water infrastructure include Ntuzuma, Umlazi Folweni, Maphephetheni and Umzinyathi."
