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Ednick Msweli, eThekwini’s head of water and sanitation (left) told News24 that he did not anticipate that the uMWP would be completed in less than eight years.
It would take at least until 2032 before a R23 billion eThekwini water project is completed, according to the city's head of water and sanitation.
Consistent and deadly floods, coupled with poor maintenance of infrastructure, have worsened the eThekwini municipality's ability to provide water to its residents, city officials said during a media briefing on Thursday.
On Thursday, city manager Musa Mbhele said the last round of heavy rains between 13 and 16 January resulted in infrastructure damage amounting to R1.4 billion and claimed at least nine lives.
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