eThekwini Municipality opens more central beaches
A test on Battery Beach will determine whether the beach is safe to re-open.
BEACHES across Durban were closed for public use due to high levels of E. coli and the eThekwini Municipality confirmed that all but Battery Beach are now open.
Tests will be conducted at Battery Beach today, September 30, to determine whether it is safe for public use.
“The outcomes of these tests will determine if the beach will be safe to re-open to the public,” said the City’s spokesperson, Msawakhe Mayisela.
According to Mayisela, sewage pumps that were responsible for the high levels of bacteria at the various beaches, have been repaired.
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He said in a statement that vandalism was one of the reasons that led to the malfunctioning of the pumps.
“The City appeals to the public to report any criminal activity or vandalism of City infrastructure. Beaches north of the uMgeni River to Salt Rock remain closed,” said Mayisela.
He implored the public to be patient as the beach closures are for the safety of eThekwini residents.
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