Check valves (rubber non-return valves) connected to the storm-water drainage system have once again failed Ladysmith.
The valves are in place to prevent river water from back-flowing down the drain outlets which pour into the Klip River when water flow down the river is higher than the outlets.
Poor maintenance, coupled with non-functioning and in some cases missing valves, is the reason why Ladysmith’s lower CBD floods.
Also read: Watch: Water levels rise
Water levels in town began rising this morning (March 15) and by the afternoon had almost reached the levels the town experienced in February. The water level is still rising…
Read the full story in this week’s Ladysmith Gazette.
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