Blue Flag status awarded to three North Coast beaches
One of the world's most recognised awards for beaches, Blue Flag status was awarded to Willard Beach, Thompson's Bay and Blythedale Beach on Wednesday.
KwaDukuza municipality has welcomed yesterday’s (Wednesday) announcement that Blue Flag Beach status has been awarded to three North Coast beaches.
KwaDukuza municipality was one of two KZN municipalities awarded for the 2022-2023 season, the other being Ray Nkonyeni on the South Coast.
The North Coast beaches awarded Blue Flag status are Willard, Thompson’s Bay and Blythedale.
They received the awards for excellence in safety, amenities, cleanliness and meeting environmental standards.
“KwaDukuza are among three out of 51 South African sites to have obtained this coveted status. We approach the festive season with confidence knowing that our beaches are in the global market. We are stoked and more than ready to host holidaymakers,” mayor Lindi Nhaca said.
iLembe Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism CEO, Cobus Oelofse, said: “This is great news and excellent timing in anticipation of our primary holiday season coming up in a few days. We hope it will encourage responsible use and compliance with by-laws, especially relating to that of alcohol consumption. The contribution from the private sector to local authorities in achieving this status should also be recognised and we should strive to maintain and honour this status.”
Blue Flag Beach status is one of the world’s most recognised voluntary awards for beaches and marinas, and requires that a series of stringent environmental, educational, safety and accessibility criteria are met and maintained.
The Blue Flag is a certification by the Foundation for Environmental Education.
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