GQEBERHA – Kings Beach will remain closed to the public whilst Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality works around the clock to repair a damaged sewer pipeline that has caused sewage contamination in the harbour area.
The beach closure, implemented weeks ago as a precautionary health measure, will continue until water quality tests confirm it is safe for public use following the sewage spill that affected Kings Beach and surrounding waters.
According to Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality contractors have made significant progress, excavating four metres of trench and reaching the concrete encasement surrounding the sewer pipe.
However, unexpected technical difficulties, coupled with high sewer flow rates and heavy daytime traffic in the area, have hampered completion of the works.
Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Babalwa Lobishe shared that public health remains the council’s primary concern.
“Our residents’ health and safety remain our top priority,” she said. “Whilst we understand the inconvenience of the beach closure, it is a necessary precaution until we can guarantee the water is safe. Our teams are working day and night to resolve the situation and reopen Kings Beach as soon as possible.”
The Metro thanked residents and visitors for their patience and cooperation.
