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Article: New pipeline unearths treasures; Historical and natural finds have prompted scientists to change the route of the water project, writes Arthi Sanpath.(News)
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- Daily News (South Africa)
- Article date:
- November 10, 2009
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Snaking its way through valleys and slopes, across rivers, through backyards and farm land, the city's biggest water pipeline project has begun, unearthing some environmental treasures along its route.
On a site visit of the pipeline route, extending from Cato Ridge to Inanda and Pinetown, a team of experts described the many challenges this project, which will cost about R1.1-billion.
The pipeline is being installed to meet the demand for water in the western suburbs of Durban and will supply 400 megalitres of gravity-fed potable water a day to the greater Durban region.
The pipeline will tie into Umgeni Water's existing bulk water ...