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EThekwinis ambition to become Africas most liveable city has taken a giant leap forward with the completion of a major sewer reticulation project.
The new sewer reticulation project will benefit a number of wards where residents used pit latrines and septic tanks for sewage disposal. This is going to drastically improve the quality of life of residents and minimise pollution of groundwater resources.
Sewage reticulation system to improve sanitation
More than 2,000 properties from Inanda and Ntuzuma in the north of Durban, South Africa and Kloof in the west, will be connected to the citys sewerage reticulation network for the first time.
The sewer reticulation project is spearheaded by eThekwini Water and Sanitation (EWS) Unit. The unit implemented the project in Ntuzuma B, C, E, Inanda Glebe, Inanda B and Kloof Msengane Road.
EThekwini Mayor, Mxolisi Kaunda said the city is committed to restoring the dignity of communities through improved sanitation systems.
"These projects have been ongoing since 2021 in various communities to reduce pit latrines and septic tanks by providing formal sanitation services. The biggest challenge with septic tanks is that households dont maintain them and sewage often ends up impacting the environment," Kaunda said.
"The city is also at an advanced stage of exploring other environmentally friendly innovative sanitation technologies. The city will soon send letters to affected residents explaining the process to get their household connected," Kaunda said.
Upgrade of Vusi Mzimela Road underway
Meanwhile, the city reported that the upgrade of Vusi Mzimela (formerly Bellair) Road is
underway and expected to be completed in May next year.
The main road runs through Cato Manor and also serves to connect several large residential areas, including Queensburgh, Yellowwood Park, Chats worth, Springfield, Sydenham, Sparks and Westridge.
The project is part of the Metropolitan route (M10), which runs from Stella Road/Old Main Road intersection in Queensburgh, Stella Road, Sarnia Road, Wakesleigh Road, Brickfield Road and Alpine Road, ending at the Alpine Road/Umgeni Road intersection.
Project Engineer, Vuyo Adoons, said many residents use this route to travel to work, with the majority of traffic flowing into central areas of Durban. |
