More Beaches Open across the City

 

By Fred Felton, Nov. 25, 2022

The City of Durban has opened more beaches as the quality of water has improved across the coastline of eThekwini.

More beaches in Durban now open. | Photo: Fred Felton

The water quality standards have improved across the coastline in Durban. There have been recent water tests by experts which have shown that the beach water is now at an acceptable level for various beach activities. This is good news for tourists.

The latest beaches that are now open include Point, uShaka, Addington, South, Wedge, North, Bay of Plenty, Battery, Country Club, Brighton, Reunion, Pipeline, Toti Main, and Warner beaches.

Addington Beach resident Chloe Mohammed was very happy to hear that the beach near her is now open.

‘’I love going for walks on the promenade, sun tanning and swimming in the sea,’’ said Chloe Mohammed.

Beaches that are still closed are Westbrook, Bronze, Laguna Beach, Thekwini Beach, uMhlanga, uMdloti and uMgababa beaches. The eThekwini Municipality is checking water standards constantly to ensure the safety of visitors and residents.

‘’We are continuously monitoring the water on a weekly basis, we regularly monitor our beaches,’’ said Sibongile Maqubela, Deputy Head, Scientific Services, eThekwini Water Services (EWS).

 Photo: eThekwini Municipality

With thousands of tourists headed to the City during the December holidays, the City is ready to host them and to ensure the safety of tourists and residents.

‘’The Municipality provides various platforms to advise beachgoers on water quality and which beaches to use,’’ continued Sibongile Maqubela, Deputy Head, Scientific Services, EWS.

There will also be activations to promote Durban’s tourist attractions and these will be held across South Africa.