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Alkantstrand dolosse memorial plaques must go

TNPA prepares for major construction work to upgrade the north and south breakwater structures

5 hours ago
Dave Savides 1 minute read
Memorial plaques erected on dolosse at the north pier at Alkantstrand must be removed within 30 days, failing which TNPA will relocate the affected plaques to the existing concrete wall on the pier

Memorial plaques erected on the dolosse at Alkantstrand have to be removed within 30 days.

This as Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) prepares for major construction work to upgrade the north and south breakwater structures in the Port of Richards Bay.

ALSO READ: WATCH: Alkantstrand beach rehabilitation under way

While this will no doubt be of great concern to those who must come forward and remove plaques for loved ones, this is by far not the biggest impact that will be felt by beachgoers.

Removal of damaged dolosses at the north pier, which terminates at the dolphin viewing platform, will mean some of the beach facilities cannot be accessed for the duration of the project.

Certain beach parking areas and the beach ablution facilities will be inaccessible for the duration of the project, scheduled to run from July 2026 to December 2028.

This will have a severe impact on tourism.

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5 hours ago
Dave Savides 1 minute read

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Dave Savides

With 35 years of reporting under his belt, Dave is the veteran newshound of the Zululand Observer. He is an award-winning journalist covering sport and hard news stories, which he achieved not only while a ZO journalist, but also during his tenure as editor-in-chief. Having only recently stepped out of the ‘hot seat’, Dave is now consultant editor but continues chasing hard-hitting stories in his quest to bring news of value to our community of which he is an integral figure.
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