Coast KZN

State of the Coast: KZN
State of the Coast: KZN

State of the Coast: KwaZulu-Natal Chapter 1: Introduction & Background Chapter 2: Overarching Drivers Chapter 3: Climate Variability
Chapter 4: Coastal Environment Chapter 5: Estuarine Environment Chapter 6: Marine Environment Chapter 7: Human Environment Chapter 8: Economic Environment
Chapter 9: Governance Environment Chapter 10: Conclusions
The Profile of the KZN Coast
The Profile of the KZN Coast

Ugu Lwethu- Our Coast Defining the Coastal Zone The Physical and Coastal Environment Coastal and Marine Ecosystems
Coastal and Marine Species Migrations The Human Dimension Socio-Economic Uses of the Coast Commercial Resource Uses
Pressures and Threats Management of the Coastal and Marine Environments Understanding our Coast
Coastal access
Coastal access

Access RoutesBoat Launch SitesThe Human DimensionCoastal Access: Stats & Facts
Estuaries
Estuaries

What is an Estuary? Know your Estuaries Estuary Health and Conservation KZN Estuary Observer Programme
Historical Time Series Estuary Mouth Status Sand Mining
Recreation
Recreation

Fish TaggingAccess RoutesBlue Flag Beaches
Coastal risk and vulnerability
Coastal risk and vulnerability

Coastal Risk LinesExtreme EventsCoastal ErosionKZN Coastal Vulnerability IndexPollution
Coastal issues
Coastal issues

PollutionSand MiningCoastal ErosionNurdlesUPL Chemical Spill
Back
06 Nov 2023

Who is responsible for upkeep of Margate beachfront?

Shona Aylward (South Coast Herald) Picture: The collapsed walkway next to the Olympic pool in Margate. A situation where the ocean and river is doing its very own 'land reclamation' in the coastal town.

Recent heavy rains have collapsed the Olympic pool’s brick wall and the walkway that runs alongside it in Margate. The spokesperson of Ray Nkonyeni Municipality (RNM), Simon April said they are currently doing assessments with costing to fix damages, and thereafter a submission will be made to the Provincial Disaster Management Centre.

Wildlife trying to survive in the filthy Inkongweni River. This photo was taken last Saturday morning.

“While we wait for their response, the municipality will do some measures to prevent further damage,” he said.
In the last week, the Inkongweni River has been breached and diverted away from Margate main beach, yet again.

There are a few issues that need to be addressed on Margate beachfront. One major issue is the number of people drinking in public along the promenade on weekends. April responded that the issue of enforcement of by-laws is being tackled by their Law Enforcement and SAPS, though there seems to be some challenges due to limited human resources at both agencies.

The collapsed walkway next to the Olympic pool in Margate. A situation where the ocean is doing its very own ‘land reclamation’ in coastal towns.

The popular kiddies pool is uninvitingly green. April said the staff from the responsible section will be attending to the matter. Other issues noted is the overwhelming amount of rubbish along the river bank, around and near the Margate Bowling Club. Despite the Olympic pool looking lovely and blue it is overshadowed by the overflowing rubbish bins, and debris lying around. The paving around the pool is also lifting up and a lick of paint on the premises’s buildings and walls is desperately needed.

The collapsed walkway next to the Olympic pool in Margate. A situation where the ocean is doing its very own ‘land reclamation’ in coastal towns.

Many other municipal buildings, such as the lifeguard tower is in desperate need of a coat of paint and maintenance. Questions were directed to RNM last week, and one of the questions asked was; who is responsible for the upkeep of the beachfront, and why aren’t they doing their jobs? No response was received from the municipality at the time of going to print.

A TLB working to divert the Inkongweni River recently.

 

Online Article