Renewable energy projects in South Africa are being developed at a time of equally urgent focus on the country’s water resources; this is therefore a good time for developers to apply low impact development (LID) options in their stormwater...
Located in Verulam, 24 km north of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, the Hazelmere WTW treats an average of 72 Mℓ/day of water, which it supplies to eThekwini Metro, iLembe District Municipality and Siza Water. The Verulam and La Mercy Pump Station is part of...
The important role of concrete roads for a sustainable as well as resilient infrastructure was emphasised at the recent 14th International Symposium on Concrete Roads in Krakow, Poland, attended by Bryan Perrie, CEO of Cement & Concrete SA...
In an ongoing court application that was launched back in 2018, the High Court of South Africa ordered that the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Senzo Mchunu, file an affidavit outlining all the measures taken for Vaal River Intervention. This is...
Inadequate and ageing infrastructure remains a significant obstacle towards Africa achieving its full economic growth potential. According to the Infrastructure Consortium of Africa (ICA), poor road, rail and harbour infrastructure adds 30-40...
Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) has announced the date for the 2023 CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards. Celebrating excellence in the consulting engineering industry, the awards showcase the important role that infrastructure plays in...
Speaking at the inaugural Climate Action Youth Seminar at the CSIR, Executive Head for Nedbank Foundation , Poovi Pillay, called on South Africa’s youth to take advantage of the opportunities created by the emerging green economy. Pillay described...
Identifying the source of water contamination can be achieved with the help of isotopes, which have proved a valuable technology in various applications over the decades. At the Network for Industrially Contaminated Land (Nicola) conference in Cape...
Most, but not all, of the sections of the long-awaited National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Act, came into force on 30 June 2023. Some will be game-changers. By Garyn Rapson, Partner, Tsoseletso Bogopa, Senior Associate & Hassan...
The Coca-Cola Company uses multiple packaging formats, from glass and PET bottles to aluminium cans and refillable packaging to give consumers various ways to enjoy its brands. In addition, glass, aluminium, and PET plastic are recyclable materials...
