Speedy Moodliar

speedymo@dmws.durban.gov.za
Contents
 Overview
 Ablution block project
 Water supply
 Results
 Lessons learnt
Project Overview
 The project commenced in 2009 and will be completed
in January 2014
 An estimated 1 million people will benefit from the
project in informal settlements
 The project is also
working in four transit
camps
 Current project budget
is R250 million per year
for 2 years
Project Strategy
 To install new sewer and water links, including
connections to existing infrastructure, to informal
settlements in EThekwini
 The infrastructure will service temporary ablution blocks
which are comprised of toilet and shower facilities.
 The ablution containers are placed on a platform which is
built as part of the project
 Approximately 600 informal settlements will benefit from
the project
 These settlements have been identified
for future formal housing development
by the municipality
Demarcating
platform plinth
location
Sewer pipe compacted in trench

Sewer manhole construction

 Toilet container in
Umlazi Informal
Settlement.

The Construction
team.
Development Programme
 Using the model developed on
the AC Project 8 emerging sub
contractors are working on the
sanitation project
 This small enterprise
development programme is a
vital component of the project
• 2,470 mainly unskilled
labourers have been employed
to date
• Where possible project
requirements are sourced from
within the communities
Current status
 End of June 2012, 290
ablution facilities have
been installed
 Caretakers and
community liaison
officers are being
appointed by EThekwini
to maintain the facilities
 Sanitation backlog at
197000 households
 Budget for 200 CABs per
year for next 3 years
 Benefits
•Job creation as labour is
sourced from local
communities
•Sub contractor development
programme
•Stimulation of small business
development by utilization of
local resources

•The provision of waterborne

sanitation reduces the health
risks in these crowded areas
Education
Lessons Learnt (1)
 Care taker management important to reduce
vandalism and abuse
 Provision of toilet paper and detergent prevents
blockages
 On going maintenance important
 Containers provide flexibility for relocation
 Education essential
Lessons learn (2)
 Need to be firm in dealing with political process
 A cost effective solution
 Reduces grey water accumulation around stand pipes