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eThekwini Ramps Up Multi-Billion Rand Water Projects To Strengthen ... eThekwini Ramps Up Multi-Billion Rand Water Projects To Strengthen Supply Jun 17, 2026 | eThekwini Press Releases Water The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is pressing ahead with multi-billion-rand water infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening water security, stabilising supply and improving service delivery across the city. The Lower uMkhomazi Bulk Water Supply Scheme, which includes a storage dam, a water abstraction point and a water treatment plant, has entered Phase 2 at a price tag of R11 billion. “Upon completion, the project will produce 100 megalitres of water per day. Of this amount, 75 megalitres will be supplied to eThekwini Municipality. This volume will be sufficient to supply all areas in the south, from Isipingo to uMkhomazi. “The water currently being supplied to these areas will then be redirected to the central, northern and outer western regions to further stabilise supply,” eThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba said on Thursday during a media roundtable outlining the progress of the Presidential eThekwini Working Group. Phase 1 focused on raw water components, including the Ngw…

South Africa: Ethekwini Ramps Up Multi-Billion-Rand Water Projects to ... The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is pressing ahead with multi-billion-rand water infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening water security, stabilising supply and improving service delivery across the city. The Lower uMkhomazi Bulk Water Supply Scheme, which includes a storage dam, a water abstraction point and a water treatment plant, has entered Phase 2 at a price tag of R11 billion. "Upon completion, the project will produce 100 megalitres of water per day. Of this amount, 75 megalitres will be supplied to eThekwini Municipality. This volume will be sufficient to supply all areas in the south, from Isipingo to uMkhomazi. "The water currently being supplied to these areas will then be redirected to the central, northern and outer western regions to further stabilise supply," eThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba said on Thursday during a media roundtable outlining the progress of the eThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba. Follow us onWhatsApp|LinkedInfor the latest headlines Phase 1 focused on raw water components, including the Ngwadini and Goodenough systems, while Phase 2 will delive…

eThekwini ramps up multi-billion-rand water projects to strengthen supply Friday, June 12, 2026 The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is pressing ahead with multi-billion-rand water infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening water security, stabilising supply and improving service delivery across the city. The Lower uMkhomazi Bulk Water Supply Scheme, which includes a storage dam, a water abstraction point and a water treatment plant, has entered Phase 2 at a price tag of R11 billion. “Upon completion, the project will produce 100 megalitres of water per day. Of this amount, 75 megalitres will be supplied to eThekwini Municipality. This volume will be sufficient to supply all areas in the south, from Isipingo to uMkhomazi. “The water currently being supplied to these areas will then be redirected to the central, northern and outer western regions to further stabilise supply,” eThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba said on Thursday during a media roundtable outlining the progress of the Presidential eThekwini Working Group. Phase 1 focused on raw water components, including the Ngwadini and Goodenough systems, while Phase 2 will deliver potable water infrastructure. This inf…

Durban's Water Future: R12.2 Billion Infrastructure Overhaul Targets ... Facebook X Pinterest WhatsApp Telegram Durban news: Durban's Water Future: R12.2 Billion Infrastructure Overhaul Targets Long-Term Supply Stability. Image for illustration purposes only, generated with AI. eThekwini, South Africa — In a decisive move to future-proof urban water resilience, the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is accelerating a suite of high-value infrastructure initiatives designed to secure reliable water access for residents across greater Durban. At the heart of this strategy is the Lower uMkhomazi Bulk Water Supply Scheme, now advancing into its second phase with an investment of R11 billion. This comprehensive project encompasses a new storage dam, raw water abstraction infrastructure, and a modern treatment facility. Once operational, the scheme will generate 100 megalitres of treated water daily, with 75 megalitres earmarked specifically for eThekwini’s distribution network. According to Mayor Cyril Xaba, this allocation will fully service southern corridors—from Isipingo through to uMkhomazi—freeing up existing supply to be rerouted toward central, northern, and outer western subur…

South Africa: Ethekwini Ramps Up Multi-Billion-Rand Water Projects to Strengthen Supply [SAnews.gov.za] The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is pressing ahead with multi-billion-rand water infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening water security, stabilising supply and improving service delivery across the city.

eThekwini Intensifies Water Management Measures eThekwini Intensifies Water Management Measures Jun 19, 2025 | eThekwini Press Releases Water Monitoring eThekwini ramps up water management efforts to tackle shortages and improve supply sustainability across the municipality. The eThekwini Municipality ’s Water and Sanitation Unit will intensify measures to enhance water management through various key initiatives, including the installation of strategic Pressure Reducing Valves (PRVs) in key network zones of the city. This came during an Executive Committee (EXCO) meeting held on Tuesday, where several resolutions were adopted to accelerate implementation and respond to current challenges facing the municipality. During the meeting, the municipal leadership approved measures aimed to accelerate implementation and address current water service delivery challenges facing the municipality. During the meeting, management from the Water and Sanitation Unit presented an action plan aligned with the city’s Water Turnaround Strategy, which aims to reduce non-revenue water until it reaches acceptable standards. The municipality said the installation of PRVs is a critical component in managi…

R11 billion water project to benefit residents in the south Facebook X LinkedIn Tumblr Pinterest WhatsApp Telegram Share via Email Print eThekwini mayor, Cllr Cyril Xaba, conducted an oversight visit to the multi-billion rand Lower Umkhomazi Bulk Water Supply Project, recently. Communities in the south of Durban will soon enjoy a stable, reliable water supply as the Lower Umkhomazi Bulk Water Supply Project is progressing well. eThekwini mayor, Cllr Cyril Xaba conducted an oversight visit to the multi-billion-rand project on March 26, which is being constructed by uMngeni-uThukela Water. The mayor was accompanied by the chairperson of the uMngeni-uThukela Water Board, Advocate Vusi Khuzwayo, members of the executive management, as well as eThekwini Municipality technical teams. This R11 billion project, which comprises a dam, abstraction works, and a water treatment plant, will significantly improve water supply in southern areas, including Isipingo, Amanzimtoti, KwaMakhutha, Craigieburn, Umgababa, Mfume, Mnini, Magabheni, Thoyana, and Umkhomazi. The project commenced in 2023. However, it encountered delays after the tender award process was challenged in court. It is now firmly b…

Minister Pemmy Majodina: National Water Month launch 01 Mar 2025 Statement by Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina, on the launch of National Water Month We are meeting here this morning in Gauteng to mark National Water Month. As leaders across all spheres, we have come here to demonstrate our collective resolve and determination to confront water supply challenges wherever they may rear their ugly heads. National Water Month is commemorated annually in South Africa during the month of March. It is South Africa’s expansion of World Water Day, which is observed on 22 March and focuses its attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. National Water Month is a moment to reflect on water supply challenges, strides we have made together to expand access to water, and the long road that we still need to traverse. The department and its partners reaffirm their unwavering commitment to addressing the pressing water challenges faced by communities across South Africa. Anchored around World Water Day observed annually on 22 March, this critical period highlights the urgent need to tackle water scarcity, impr…

Ethekwini Ramps Up Multi-Billion-Rand Water Projects to Strengthen ... Ethekwini Ramps Up Multi-Billion-Rand Water Projects to Strengthen Supply Legal News South Africa · AllAfrica SA · 12 Jun Briefly Analysis Abstract The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is undertaking multi-billion-rand water infrastructure projects, including the R11 billion Lower uMkhomazi Bulk Water Supply Scheme and the R1.2 billion Southern Aqueduct upgrade, to enhance water security and service delivery. These initiatives are critical for stabilising supply, addressing aging infrastructure, and mitigating significant water losses across the city. The projects underscore the municipality's efforts to fulfil its constitutional and statutory obligations to provide access to sufficient water, as mandated by Section 27 of the Constitution and elaborated in the Water Services Act 108 of 1997 and the National Water Act 36 of 1998. This development highlights the complex interplay between infrastructure investment, legal compliance, and the progressive realisation of socio-economic rights in South Africa. Introduction The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is embarking on a significant multi-billion-rand water…