ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA TOUR ON THE SOUTHERN AQUEDUCT WATER PROJECT
EThekwini Municipality will on Friday, 27 February, provide an update on the significant progress made on the Southern Aqueduct Water Project.
Several work packages have been completed, and project teams are currently finalising minor works ahead of commissioning, which is scheduled for March 2026.
The 24-kilometre bulk water pipeline from the Durban Heights Water Treatment Plant to Durban South will significantly address water challenges affecting areas such as Shallcross, Chatsworth, Lamontville and uMlazi once completed.
Members of the media are invited to attend an inspection-in-loco tour and update briefing scheduled as follows:
Date: Friday, 27 February 2026
Venue: Mosley Park near Pinetown
Time: 09h00
Meeting point for transport: Durban Playhouse
Transport departure time: 08h00
Members of the media are requested to RSVP via WhatsApp to the Marketing and Communications Directorate Communications Manager Mdu Ncalane on 076 292 6535 by no later than Wednesday, 25 February 2026, at 15h00.
The tour will be followed by the monthly Community Media Forum meeting scheduled for 11h00 at the Durban Botanic Gardens.
ENDS
Issued by eThekwini Municipality’s Marketing and Communications Directorate
