Ministry of Water and Sanitation handed over a 4-kilometre pipeline referred to as pipeline 1818 that will supply water from the completed package plant in KwaXimba to the surroundings this morning.
Last month, Minister Majodina handed over a two-phased package plant in KwaXimba, which will address water challenges experienced by the local community and others within eThekwini Metro and the surrounding areas.
The completed Phase 1 of the plant supplies 2 megalitres per day (ml/d) of water and a second phase is an upgraded water treatment plant that will supply 7 ml/d.
The package plant project is implemented by uMngeni-uThukela Water at a cost of more than R378 million, funded by the Department of Water and Sanitation.
The completed 4-km pipeline from the package plant, will augment water supply to the surrounding areas of kwaXimba, such as Cato Ridge, which has also experienced unreliable water supply for a long time.
The day was concluded with an engagement with the community of kwaXimba on progress made to supply them with water from KwaXimba Package Plant.
BY LUCKY SEANEGO
