Measures in place to prevent Isipingo Beach flooding
Councillor Shad Nowbuth said an excavator with a driver from Disaster Management is on standby to assist in the event of an emergency.
SPRING and summer usually signal the start of the rainy season, increasing the risk of flooding and property damage in Isipingo Beach, which has suffered losses every time the Isipingo River floods.
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Heavy rains have been forecast for the weekend, and as a proactive measure, the CEO of the Isipingo Beach Civic and Safety Committee, Moulana Salim Dhooma, and beach superintendent Jace Govender, met with officials from the eThekwini Municipality’s Disaster Management Directorate in Isipingo on November 5.
Ward 90 councillor Shad Nowbuth said an excavator, with a driver from Disaster Management, is on standby to breach the river mouth manually in case of an emergency.
“The Department of Environmental Affairs has been contacted for its directive, which will be a provisional one to be used when necessary. This is a great initiative from committed and passionate individuals who care for the well-being and safety of all,” said Nowbuth.
To contact the City’s emergency call centre around the clock, call 031 361 0000.
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