Work underway to repair flood-ravaged buildings in KZN

21 Apr 2022

Around 50 state-owned buildings in KwaZulu-Natal, under the custodianship of the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI), have been damaged by the severe flooding in that province.

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This is according to DPWI minister Patricia de Lille who visited KZN earlier this week to inspect damages caused by the floods.

The damaged buildings include 27 magistrate’s courts, 11 police stations, 11 military bases and one museum. The damages include leaking roofs and flood damage to infrastructure.

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Storms in some parts have damaged infrastructure such as roads, bridges, reticulation networks, residential homes, business and public buildings.

A multi-disciplinary team of built environment professionals has been formed to assist with assessments and a plan of action for repairs under DPWI’s responsibilities.

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