By Mike Axton and Brian Horton In the developed world, expectation is nothing less than a right. We open the tap, and we expect clean drinking water to flow. We switch on the lights, and bulbs must illuminate. We swim in waterways that must be safe...
Rustenburg has digitised its water and sanitation network as part of a water-saving initiative that will benefit its municipality in the long run. With this, the city has developed a water master plan that will assist with reducing wastage,...
A unique project management approach, focusing on in-house technical, legal and financial expertise, is passing on major benefits for clients and communities, as MCPM demonstrates on three infrastructure projects. Working on complex initiatives,...
EnviroServ could have its Shongweni Landfill waste management license revoked by the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA). The department recently released a notice of intention to suspend or revoke the waste management company’s license...
By Rianté Naidoo A 37.5ML reservoir is in the pipeline for the residents of Linksfield Ridge in Johannesburg. Johannesburg Water will undertake the project which is “necessary to meet future water demands,” Tidimalo Chuene, communications manager,...
Recent rains do not mean the drought is over – the Department of Water and Sanitation has been stressing this to citizens around the country as national and local water body’s meet to discuss the implementation of water saving strategies in cities...
The waste-to-energy trend gaining momentum in South Africa is spreading throughout the continent and developing countries around the globe. Last week saw the opening of a new biogas plant in Athlone near Cape Town, and Ethiopia also recently opened...
By Rianté Naidoo Local governments face a myriad of challenges with limited resources, says Mpho Kau, the head of infrastructure at the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA). Addressing delegates from around Africa at the African Road and Bridge Forum...
The eThekwini Municipality has officially launched its solar photovoltaic (PV) project at the Ushaka Marine World Theme Park. The solar energy project was launched in line with the municipality’s commitment to reduce its carbon footprint and use...
