CoCT embarks on maintenance work on wetlands to prevent flooding ahead of winter
Maintenance work at wetlands in the two areas is under way, following severe flooding in and around those areas during winter last year.
CAPE TOWN - The City of Cape Town has begun work in Kuils River and Khayelitsha to prevent flooding ahead of the winter rains.
Maintenance work at wetlands in the two areas is under way, following severe flooding in and around those areas during winter last year.
The Mayco Member for Water and Sanitation, Zahid Badroodien, says the current phase of work involves dredging the river to remove silt and deepen its bed, as well as constructing sand berms along its banks.
"The significance of this project extends beyond immediate flood prevention, as it also plays a crucial role in enabling future development in the area. Continuous assessments will be conducted..."
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