Infrastructure News Round-Up | 13 August 2021
Infrastructure News Round-Up brings you all the latest news making headlines in infrastructure, water and sanitation, and waste management, in just 90...
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New pipeline to provide additional water supply to 12 700 households
Over 12 700 households in Maquassi Hills Local Municipality stand to benefit from the R118 006 349,65 Bulk Water Supply Scheme, funded by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). The project is funded through the Regional Bulk Infrastructure...
Infrastructure News Round-Up | 06 August 2021
Infrastructure News Round-Up brings you all the latest news making headlines in infrastructure, water and sanitation, and waste management, in just 90...
Repairing concrete with concrete in sewer systems
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas build-ups within wastewater networks are the main cause of accelerated biogenic corrosion in concrete structures. Unless countered, H2S will significantly shorten the life of infrastructure assets, but there’s a proven...
Renewable energy only accounts for 7% of South Africa’s total energy supply, study finds
As each country pledges its own targets to reduce the production of traditional fuels and turn to ‘greener’ energy sources, how much does each country currently rely on fossil fuel, renewable and nuclear energy sources? Research has found South...
IZA calls for a new zinc refinery to be built in South Africa
South Africa is in desperate need of a zinc refinery to assist with the vast quantities of galvanized steel likely to be taken up by the government’s ambitious infrastructure development plans. “If we intend to rebuild our water and wastewater...
Is SA doing enough to avert a water crisis?
As South Africa battles the third wave of Covid-19 vaccinations and amidst the chaos, destruction, and looting that has taken place in parts of South Africa in recent weeks it’s easy to forget another looming catastrophe: a water crisis with...
Joburg-based digital recycling platform wins big at global competition
Joburg-based digital recycling platform Kudoti was announced as one of five winners of Nestlé’s 2021 Creating Shared Value (CSV) Prize, for innovative recycling impact through technology. Winning a cash prize of $40 000 (about R568 000). In a...
Groundwater projects provide water to water-distressed communities
An expanding network of groundwater harvesting, and treatment facilities is fulfilling its promises to provide millions of litres of water to water-distressed communities around the country. By the end of June, the Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa...
