All Durban beaches open and safe
The paddling pool along the Durban beachfront
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THE eThekwini Municipality has confirmed that all 23 of Durban's beaches are open and safe for swimming, following the latest water quality test results.
The news comes as the city braces itself for an estimated influx of 1.3 million visitors over the festive season.
The municipality, which has been working to restore its coastal facilities to the standards it enjoyed before the devastating floods of April 2022, reiterated its commitment to providing safe, welcoming, and world-class beach experiences.
"We remain committed to ensuring safe, welcoming, and world‑class beach experiences for all residents and visitors during the festive season and beyond.
"The beach water quality continues to be constantly monitored by a team of expert scientists at all beaches to ensure that Durban complies with water quality and safety standards. At present, all 23 bathing beaches are safe for swimming after tests were conducted," according to a statement issued by the municipality.
In addition to the beach, all swimming pools along the beach promenade have been maintained, including the Children's Amusement Centre swimming pool, South Beach paddling pool and Laguna swimming pool.
The municipality is expected to reopen two swimming pool facilities in Illovu and Asherville. Repairs on these swimming pools have been completed following extensive damage.