KZN govt secures Montclair lodge to house flood victims
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human
Settlements says it has purchased a R33 million facility to accommodate flood
victims in the province.
The announcement comes days after more than 100people were evicted from a Durban hotel.
They were kicked out on Wednesday after the department failed to settle an outstanding bill of R128 million.
A decision was taken to move the victims to a temporary facility.
Speaking at a media briefing in Montclair on Sunday, Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma said that the Montclair Lodge, with 268 rooms, was bought from Transnet in May.
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He said they will no longer use private facilities as temporary accommodation during floods.
"A conductor will be appointed immediately upon receipt of the basic assessment," said MEC Duma.
"A minimum of R35 million will be set aside for refurbishment, while R4.2 million has been made available for the basic assessment. It is anticipated that some flood victims will take occupation in the lodge during the month of December this year, or January 2026.
"Our plan is to ensure that we are ready for heavy rainfall and flooding associated with the summer season."
He said traditional leaders in the eThekwini Municipality have also agreed to make land available for families affected by floods.
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