City opens several beaches
Among the beaches that are now open are North Beach, Wedge Beach, South Beach, and Addington Beach.
SEVERAL beaches have been reopend after extensive water testing. Beaches were closed weeks ago when tests revealed high E.Coli levels in the water after scores of dead fish were seen at Blue Lagoon.
On Saturday, September 10, the eThekwini Municipality issued a statement to notify the public that beaches are now open.
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Beaches that are now open include Bay Beach, North Beach, Wedge Beach, South Beach, Addington Beach, uShaka Beach, Point Beach (Vetchies), Brighton Beach, Amanzimtoti Main Beach, Pipeline Beach, Warner Beach, Winklespruit Beach, and Umgababa Beach.
“Testing has confirmed that the water quality at these beaches is now at an acceptable standard,” said the City.
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Beaches that remain closed include eThekwini Beach, Laguna Seasonal Beach, Ansteys Beach, Reunion Beach, and Baggies Beach. All water activities such as swimming, surfing, fishing, bathing, and canoeing is prohibited at these beaches.
The public will be notified when the closed beaches are reopened and safe for public use.
