ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
27 JUNE 2023
EThekwini Municipality has reopened uMhlanga Main and Bronze beaches following improvements in water quality.
The decision to reopen the beaches was taken following recent water quality tests conducted by water experts, which confirmed improved water quality. This means that beach water at these two beaches is at an acceptable level for public use and is safe for recreational activities.
The two northern beaches were closed last week following pump failure at the Portland Pumpstation. The pump has since been repaired, and the pump station is now operational.
The City continues to caution residents and businesses against the insertion of alien objects into our sewage system, which we have found to be one of the reasons for pump malfunctions. Technicians often find things like building rubble, cloth, disposable nappies, and even towels in the sewer system, which causes pumps to malfunction.
Other reasons include load shedding and vandalism by members of our communities.
Beaches that are open for swimming include Point, uShaka, Addington, South Beach, Wedge Beach, North Beach, Bay of Plenty, Battery, Thekwini, Country Club, Laguna, Brighton Beach, Toti Main, Pipeline, and Umgababa.
Westbrook, uMdloti Main, Reunion Warner, Ansteys, and Winklespruit Beaches will remain closed until their water quality has sufficiently improved.
The Municipality is continuously monitoring the water quality at beaches to ensure the safety of residents and visitors.
For the latest beach water quality results, residents and visitors can visit the Municipal website at www.durban.gov.za.
ENDS
Issued by the eThekwini Municipality’s Communications Unit.
