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𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗨𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝟮𝟵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟭𝟲𝗵𝟯𝟬 KwaDukuza residents are being informed that uMngeni-uThukela experienced power outages at Lower Thukela Waterworks. The power has been successfully restored and the plant is back on line. The storage at the Command Reservoir level has improved. Furthermore, outlet isolating valve has now been opened to reinstate the supply to the Kwa Dukuza system. Thank you for your understanding and patience. 𝘐𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺: 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘵, 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘧 𝘌𝘹𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦, 𝘶𝘔𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘪-𝘶𝘛𝘩𝘶𝘬𝘦𝘭𝘢 𝘞𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 KwaDukuza Municipality

Dr. Ntsopokazi Deppa served as the guest lecturer at the closing session on day one of the PRIS Symposuim @ukzn. She provided an overview of uMngeni-uThukela Water, emphasizing the advantages of the entity’s commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) sustainability. She also highlighted the organization’s goal of fostering green skills across all levels. https://lnkd.in/dP7U3WwP #UUWSupportsPRIS #InnovationInScience #ResearchExcellence #YouthInSTEM #Agriculture #Engineering #LifeSciences #Chemistry #Physics #Mathematics #UKZN #1waterboardforkzn

uMngeni-uThukela Water’s Brand and Marketing, Talent and Organisational Development Teams, as well as Young Professionals hosted an exhibition stand, informing Chemistry, Mathematics, Science, Environmental Management, Agriculture, and related students about career development opportunities within the utility. #UUWCareers #SkillsDevelopment #YouthEmpowerment #FutureLeaders #STEMOpportunities #EnvironmentalManagement #Agriculture #Chemistry #Mathematics #Science https://lnkd.in/dWGCgtyx

uMngeni-uThukela Water (UUW) is proud to support University of KwaZulu-Natal’s College of Agriculture, Engineering, and Science at the 2024 Postgraduate Research and Innovation Symposium (PRIS), held in person at Coastlands Hotel, Musgrave. This event empowers postgraduate students across various disciplines to present innovative research in agriculture, engineering, life sciences, and more. #UUWSupportsPRIS #InnovationInScience #ResearchExcellence #YouthInSTEM #Agriculture #Engineering #LifeSciences #Chemistry #Physics #Mathematics #UKZN #1WaterBoardForKZN

uMngeni-uThukela Water (UUW) extends its warmest congratulations to Mbali Sibiya (Process Services), Samke Gumede (Strategy Management), and Sbusiso Khuboni (Laboratory Services) on their recent appointment to the Interim Committee of the South African Water & Sanitation Youth Network (SAWSYN). The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), as a leader and custodian of the sector, recently launched the Young Water Professionals Network during the 2024 Youth Indaba held in Polokwane. This network was created to bring together young professionals - both technical and non-technical - across the sector and reports to the national DWS through the office of the Chief Directorate: IGR, ST & PC. The primary aim of SAWSYN is to support the growth and development of young professionals within the water and sanitation sector. It seeks to foster a shared understanding of water and sanitation programs at local, regional, and international levels while driving transformation, innovation, and information access in the sector. We look forward to seeing the valuable contributions and positive impact that Mbali, Samke, and Sbusiso will bring to their roles within the Interim Committee as they proudly represent UUW. #YouthInWater #SAWSYN #YoungWaterProfessionals #YouthEmpowerment #WaterAndSanitation #uMngeniuThukelaWater #1WaterBoardForKZN

The Hazelmere Dam storage level is at 80% (i.e. an increase of 20% over a period of a year) of full supply capacity. Did you know? The Department of Water and Sanitation South Africa has now issued the impoundment license, which will allow Hazelmere Dam to operate at its full capacity (37 Mm3) thus improving supply assurance. #DamMonday #WaterServiceDelivery #protectwaterinfrastructure

On October 22, 2024, the MEC for Economic Development, Tourism, and Environmental Affairs, Rev. Musa Zondi, hosted the Arbor Day and Weedbuster Commemoration at KwaMpumuza, Blackburn Stadium, in Msunduzi Local Municipality, Ward 40. uMngeni-uThukela Water (UUW) was a key stakeholder, actively engaging with the community through educational exhibits and providing hydration. Futhi Vilakazi, Manager of Catchment Management, presented on the Waste and Water Management Strategy, also addressing the critical issue of water shortages. #ArborDay2024 #Weedbuster #WaterConservation #CommunityEngagement #EnvironmentalAwareness

𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗠𝗔𝗣𝗛𝗨𝗠𝗨𝗟𝗢 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦 𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗼𝗳 𝟵 𝗠𝗹/𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝟳.𝟱 𝗠𝗹/𝗱. The Maphumulo Waterworks Package Plant will be temporarily taken offline to undertake the annual maintenance. The Package Plant will be offline for approximately two (2) weeks. The Maphumulo Waterworks treatment capacity would be reduced from 9 Ml/d to 7.5 Ml/d during this period. Date: Friday, 25 October 2024 Duration 2 weeks. Completing Date: 8 November 2024 Your patience and understanding will be highly appreciated and UUW apologises for any inconvenience caused during this period. We strive to ensure continuous provision of quality water services and adequate maintenance is key in achieving our objective. 𝘐𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺: 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘵, 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘧 𝘌𝘹𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦, 𝘶𝘔𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘪-𝘶𝘛𝘩𝘶𝘬𝘦𝘭𝘢 𝘞𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳

The Hazelmere community was provided with educational flyers from uMngeni-uThukela Water to raise awareness about water-related issues, including #ServitudeEncroachment, #IllegalWaterConnections, #InfrastructureVandalism, and #WasteManagement. This initiative aims to encourage everyone to participate in the effort to combat water offenses. #WaterEducation #1waterboardforKZN

Following the site inspection, a community engagement session took place with families relocated from the dam basin. The minister, deputy minister, CE of uMngeni-uThukela Water, traditional leaders, and ward councilors from Emaqadini addressed the gathered communities. An overview of the project highlighted its purpose of enhancing water security in the region, confirming that the dam’s supply to Hazelmere Water Works is sufficient to meet demand. Discussions also sought to understand any challenges the community currently faces and explored ways for various stakeholders to assist with water-related concerns. The minister emphasized accountability, ensuring all involved parties committed to timelines for completing tasks and service delivery. She also encouraged the community to become custodians of the surrounding infrastructure, protecting it and reporting any unethical behavior that may harm the water sector. #HazelmereDam #WaterSecurity #SustainableDevelopment #CommunityEngagement shorturl.at/uKFZL