[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]REHABILITATION OF DURBAN HEIGHTS RESERVOIR 3: THE FACTORS THAT HAVE IMPACTED THIS PROJECT Issued by the Corporate Stakeholder Management Unit Office of the Chief Executive 18th March 2021 Rehabilitation of the roof structure of Reservoir 3 at Durban Heights Water Works in Reservoir Hills is one of several strategically important projects that has been delayed… Continue reading Rehabilitation of Durban Heights Reservoir 3: The factors that have impacted this project
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Call for Nominations: Board members for uMngeni-uThukela Water
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]MINISTER OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS, WATER, AND SANITATION CALLS FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF BOARD MEMBERS TO GOVERN UMGENI WATER. The Minister of Human Settlements, Water, and Sanitation is the Executive Authority and shareholder of uMngeni-uThukela Water. She is responsible for the appointment of Board Members of Water Boards. uMngeni-uThukela Water is a National Government… Continue reading Call for Nominations: Board members for uMngeni-uThukela Water
48-hour shutdown for essential work to be carried out
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]uMngeni-uThukela Water is the bulk potable water services provider to the uThukela District Municipality in terms of an agreement signed on 17th October 2018. In order to execute this function and achieve service level compliance, uMngeni-uThukela Water operates and manages three water treatment plants within the town of Ladysmith and surrounding areas. These water treatment… Continue reading 48-hour shutdown for essential work to be carried out
Quarterly Report on Status of Water Resources and Projections on Rainfall
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Weather prediction data provided to uMngeni-uThukela Water suggests that above average rainfall – or the La Nina effect – is expected in the East Coast region of KwaZulu-Natal from the end of spring and going into early 2021. This comes as good news for the region, which experienced below average rainfall from October 2019 to… Continue reading Quarterly Report on Status of Water Resources and Projections on Rainfall
Minister appoints Interim Board at uMngeni-uThukela Water
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]An 11-member Interim Board has been appointed at uMngeni-uThukela Water to begin its tenure with immediate effect. This swift action by the Executive Authority of uMngeni-uThukela Water, who is the Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, follows a decision by the Minister to terminate the term of the previous Board due to discovery of… Continue reading Minister appoints Interim Board at uMngeni-uThukela Water
Status of Water Resources in uMngeni-uThukela Water’s Operational Area as at Monday, 25th May 2020
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Water resources in uMngeni-uThukela Water’s vast service area are at this stage in a healthy state. This will come as good news at the start of the generally dry months (May – August) when rainfall is significantly below average or there is none. It will also come as a relief to municipalities that are currently… Continue reading Status of Water Resources in uMngeni-uThukela Water’s Operational Area as at Monday, 25th May 2020
Midmar Dam begins spilling again and Current Status of Water Resources in uMngeni-uThukela Water’s Operational Area
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Midmar Dam has begun spilling after reaching capacity – and a little more on Wednesday, 15th April 2020. The level of the dam is at 100, 08%, representing an increase of 0, 5% from a week ago. Improved water resources in Midmar Dam has been a result of water releases from upstream Mearns Weir and… Continue reading Midmar Dam begins spilling again and Current Status of Water Resources in uMngeni-uThukela Water’s Operational Area
uMngeni-uThukela Water continues to treat and supply drinking water during the lockdown period
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]uMngeni-uThukela Water wants to reassure its customers that it will continue to provide its core services – supply of drinking water in bulk and treatment of wastewater, during the 21-day lock-down. Therefore, our municipal customers and consumers should have no concerns about reduced water supply or changes in excellent water quality that is distributed from… Continue reading uMngeni-uThukela Water continues to treat and supply drinking water during the lockdown period
Message to Stakeholders – Strategies to combat COVID-19
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]INTRODUCTION As we are aware, the new corona virus strain (Covid-19) continues to exact significant repercussions worldwide. Our country has not been spared its presence and accompanying social and economic challenges. The Government of the Republic of South Africa has rightly taken the lead in initiating stringent measures aimed at containment. Entities of State, among… Continue reading Message to Stakeholders – Strategies to combat COVID-19
COVID-19 Update – What uMngeni-uThukela Water expects from Suppliers and Contractors
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dear Valued Supplier, uMngeni-uThukela Water is closely monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation and taking proactive measures to preserve the health and safety of our colleagues and their families, as well as our clients and the communities we serve. If you are an uMngeni-uThukela Water -approved supplier, please take note of the guidelines below. In order… Continue reading COVID-19 Update – What uMngeni-uThukela Water expects from Suppliers and Contractors