In response to growing concerns over water supply, eThekwini Municipality mayor, Cllr Cyril Xaba recently reassured stakeholders that water curtailment measures will not impact the city’s tourism sector.
This assurance came during a stakeholder engagement held at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, where officials from the Water and Sanitation Unit, uMngeni-uThukela Water, and Durban Tourism gathered with industry representatives to discuss the way forward.
While the city is implementing water-saving initiatives, tourists can expect to enjoy their visit without disruption, according to officials. Phokola Maponya, the executive operations manager at uMngeni-uThukela Water, explained that the curtailment is a proactive step to manage the region’s water resources effectively.
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The initiative will reduce water abstraction by 8, 4 percent, aligning it with licensed volumes of 470 million cubic metres per year. City officials stressed that these measures, in place for 12 months, are necessary to secure the long-term sustainability of water supplies.
Sandile Cele from the Water and Sanitation Unit outlined interventions, such as installing water meters, managing water pressure, and deploying ward-based plumbers to repair leaks swiftly. Acting senior manager of tourism services, James Cele, emphasised that Durban continues to be a welcoming destination, and the co-operation of the tourism industry in conserving water is highly valued.
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