Pipeline to relieve water shortages , January 2006
Plans are in place for a pipeline in the area along the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal. The pipeline will provide for reliable water provisions to places such as Scottburgh, uMthwalume and Park Ryne.
The Ugu District Municipality has launched an initiative aimed at addressing water shortages in the area. The establishment of the South Coast Pipeline programme will see more water available to the population in the areas of Scottburgh, uMthwalume and Park Ryne. When it is completed, the 40 km pipe will be connected from the Inanda Dam, which is in the area jurisdiction of the Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality, through to the south coast.
The project, which is being financed by Umgeni Water to the tune of an estimated R130-million, is the result of a long term sustainable plan by the district to ensure a lasting solution for the drought that has been plaguing the area. As of yet, the contract for the project has not been awarded and it is expected that it will go out to tender for the construction stage within the course of January 2006.
Four new reservoirs will be built at four sites along the length of the pipe; 15 Ml capacity at Amanzimtoti; 5 Ml capacity at Mfume; one at the quarry south of Craigieburn which will have a 15 Ml capacity and will be extended with another 10 Ml/day of treated water from Wiggens water treatment plan twill be delivered by the pipeline.
In the build-up to the construction, the Environmental Impact Assessment is being conducted and the public participation consultant is Phelamanga Joint Venture. Consultant Ethembeni Cultural Heritage is conducting a Heritage Impact Assessment. Brewer & Bheki is responsible for the land survey and Terratest is undertaking Geotechnical Investigations.
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