The project to repair the Winklespruit Lifesaving Club slipway and the eroded bank is nearing completion.
The slipway, which lifesavers use to launch onto the beach in case of emergencies and transport emergency equipment onto the beach, was washed away when the river diverted amid heavy rains in the beginning of December 2012.
Contractor Leomat Construction placed about 1,200 sand-filled bags to strengthen the eroded bank and work is progressing on a newly-built ramp, while the first of three sets of stairs are being built down to the beach.
“We have had no problems with building the new ramp,” said project manager and Leomat quantity surveyor, Germaine Wagner.
The new ramp measures 27m in length and is built at a more southerly angle than the previous one.
The entire project is expected to be completed in about two weeks.
