INSTALLATION of high-tech security fencing around the Port of Durban has commenced and is expected to be completed in March 2024.
This security intervention is aimed at curbing unrestricted access to the port and ensuring the safety of port infrastructure and assets within the port area.
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Manager of the Port of Durban, Mpumi Dweba-Kwetana, said the fencing will also reduce incidents of theft and vandalism and improve compliance to the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code.
The upgraded fencing boasts high-tech security features and gates that will provide sturdy security around the boundaries of the ports North Pier, Point, Maydon Wharf, Bayhead, Kingsrest, Fynnland, Salisbury Island, Island View, and South Pier areas.
With a height of 2.4m of steel mesh high-security fencing and an anti-climbing of 0.3m, the fencing is reinforced with toughened steel on every vertical flat bar and has the strength of a high-security fence.
“We as the Port of Durban are pleased to see this project taking off the ground and we strive to ensure the safety and security of our customers, employees, infrastructure, assets and our tenants within the port boundaries. With the Port of Durban housing a national key point, which is the Island View Complex, having a high security fence will tackle many safety issues caused by the public who were illegally accessing the port.
“This is crucial to the safety of the port in limiting the risk of theft, vandalism, terrorism, stowaways and most importantly, unauthorised entry to the port.
“We are adamant that with the port being fenced with state-of-the-art features, we will see a decline in criminal activities including, but not limited to theft and vandalism which does pose a threat to our employees and tenants at large,” added Dweba-Kwetana.
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