The City has reported that last month, November, saw a significant increase in water and sewer pipe replacements. This is due to the advancements in the City’s infrastructure maintenance and upgrade programme.
In October, 5 426m of water and 4 887m of sewer pipes were replaced. In November, the numbers rose to 7 777m of water pipes and 7 236m of sewer pipes.
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The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate replaces pipelines in an effort to lower the number of sewer spills and improve sanitation services.
The City has budgeted R863.6 million over the new financial year – July 2023 to June 2024 – to invest in water and sewer pipe replacements across the city.
‘The City is working hard to give effect to its Water Strategy to ensure sufficient and high-quality drinking water into the future as well as a reliable wastewater service thereby ensuring a dignified service to citizens and a healthy environment,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation Councillor Zahid Badroodien.
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