The City of Johannesburg is looking to Portland, Oregon, to evaluate the feasibility of its in-pipe hydropower system to generate energy. Mayor Parks Tau’s visit comes after announcement during the State of the City Address that the City was...
A new agreement between the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM) and road contractors will see that residents have access to upgraded infrastructure and financial retention. The municipality has previously had to deal with the challenge of...
The eThekwini Municipality recently established the City Planning Commission, the first in the country, which is an advisory think-tank body appointed by Council to propel the Municipality’s long term vision and strategic plan. The municipality...
A consulting engineering firm is playing an important role in exposing youth to the field of engineering, and in particular the role of a consulting engineer. In support of the Mayor of Msunduzi’s ‘Take a girl child to work day’, Royal...
The largest underground reuse water project in Asia is about to be transformed by the introduction of equipment boasting the latest technology. The Huai Fang reuse water treatment plant in Beijing will now feature ultrafiltration-membrane...
A pilot project using alternate building technology is underway to fast-track housing delivery in eThekwini Municipality. The alternative housing technology includes the use of energy efficient materials to create more greener and sustainable...
The Department of Water and Sanitation has to date supported 17 municipalities in the Western Cape to enhance water security and improve water quality through the Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant programme. This was highlighted during a meeting...
The Department of Public Works’ draft Prompt Payment regulation has been described as a “lifeline for survival” for the construction industry with the potential to significantly change the dynamic of projects. The Construction Industry...
South Africa’s oceans have the potential to unlock the country’s economic development opportunities, said Deputy Minister of Environmental Affairs, Barbara Thomson. “We thus need to develop a proactive approach to understand our oceans capacity and...
