Infrastructure development

A R200-million grant from the Dutch government will play a substantial role in helping the eThekwini Municipality to roll out its key water and sanitation projects over the next three years. These include the supply of safe drinking water and sanitation to some 800 000 people living in informal settlements, as well as the asbestos-cement pipe replacement project and the monitoring, management...

Johannesburg City Power specified prestressed concrete poles to replace timber poles in the electricity distribution network at Rabie Ridge, a suburb of Midrand which includes a mix of informal, low-cost and affordable housing. The project also involved the installation of a split prepaid meterage system for over 1 900 houses – with new metering boxes and ready boards with keypads –...

DPI Plastics, a leading manufacturer of water reticulation and drainage pipes and fitting systems, has introduced Gemini Biax to the South African market. Gemini Biax, which is manufactured locally, is a pressure pipe designed to carry potable water. Add a comment...

eThekwini’s R400-million Water and Sanitation Project to supply potable water and toilet facilities to more than 300 informal settlements throughout the municipality has introduced a mentorship initiative in support of emerging contractors involved in the project. Add a comment...