Durban’s uShaka Pier Extension Plans Questioned

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A 2018 view of Vetch's Pier and Moyo’s Pier which barely extends into the sea. There is a lot more sand adjacent to the long pier at the left of the photo. In March 2018, Durban’s central beaches to the north of this area, got washed away.

A project raising the ire of some Durban residents is the eThekwini Municipality’s plans to extend uShaka Pier. Amongst other things, it wants to provide an extra 70 well points to pump water to uShaka Marine World.

The City’s plan also includes upgrading the pier to be more “aesthetically pleasing” for tourists. This includes, amongst other things, a new oval-shaped double-decker pier. This the City says, features a “rare design that is expected to attract people from around the country”.

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