Multiple service delivery projects unveiled

 

Multiple service delivery projects unveiled

METRO REPORTER

ETHEKWINI Municipality continues to attract investment and prioritise service delivery to improve the lives of residents. This comes as eThekwini Mayor Councillor Cyril Xaba unveiled the newly constructed, state-of-the-art uMlazi G-Section Clinic recently.

The facility will bring much-needed relief to the uMlazi community where healthcare services were previously provided from a community hall and some patients had to be redirected to nearby clinics.

The new R15 million clinic underscores the Municipality’s ongoing commitment to delivering accessible, high-quality primary healthcare services to residents. Serving over 25 000 residents, the clinic is a strategic investment aimed at aligning Municipal health facilities with the National Core Standards.

Mayor Xaba also attended the official opening of the Isiphingo Shopping Centre on 29 October. He said this is yet another demonstration that Durban is open for business. ‘’The growth we are witnessing in the retail sector is due to our efforts to create a conducive environment for investors. As a City, working with all relevant stakeholders, we want to make it easy for business to invest in eThekwini Municipality.’’

And in yet another significant moment for the City, there was a jubilant atmosphere as the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) unveiled their 300^th new train during a launch in Durban on 29 October.

The unveiling forms part of PRASA’s national project to replace its aging fleet with brand-new, state-of-the-art trains. Attending the unveiling of the latest train in their fleet was Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy and MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma along with Mayor Xaba.

Mayor Xaba said it was significant that the 300^th train was launched in the City during Transport Month. ‘’We are excited to be part of today’s launch of Train Set #300 as we recognise the pivotal role the rail sector plays in promoting economic growth and supporting trade.’’