The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is moving fast on a series of multi-billion-rand water infrastructure projects designed to lock in long-term water security for the city.
The push is about more than fixing pipes. The municipality wants to stabilise supply across Durban and improve service delivery in communities that have felt the pinch of unreliable water access for years.
With billions on the table and momentum building, the question now is how quickly residents will feel the difference on the ground.
Originally published by AllAfrica.