eThekwini mayor hails major progress on R1.2 billion Southern Aqueduct Project

EThekwini Municipality Mayor, Cyril Xaba has welcomed significant progress on the Southern Aqueduct project, a vital initiative designed to meet the growing water demand in the southern and central parts of the city.

Xaba conducted an oversight visit on Wednesday, to assess construction progress on a section of the pipeline at Mosely Park.

Xaba said he was excited with the progress he has seen, highlighting the team’s commitment to work around the clock to ensure its completion.

“This is one of the major water infrastructure projects we embarked on in 2024. Once completed, the 24-kilometre pipeline will substantially improve water supply to communities, including Shallcross, Chatsworth, Umlazi, Folweni, and Queensburgh,” Xaba said.

The R1.2 billion Southern Aqueduct upgrade will serve approximately 1.2 million residents through 33 reservoirs.

The project replaces a pipeline that is more than 70 years old and had exceeded its 50-year lifespan, and was frequently leaking, necessitating