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COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Wind developer in solar outreach

Wind farm Metrowind Van Stadens has installed solar-powered streetlights in the communities of Shamrock and Witteklip, in the Eastern Cape. The lights were commissioned in December and provide transformational light for local residents.
 
 
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MetroWind Van Stadens wind farm project, South Africa Restricted

MetroWind has been given the go-ahead to build and operate the Van Stadens wind farm.
03 Aug 12
 
 
Environmental

Study suggests solution for encroaching Nelson Mandela Bay dunes

A study conducted on the Noordhoek dune fields, southwest of Nelson Mandela Bay, to determine the impact of dune migration on nearby infrastructure has revealed that the rate at which the dunes are advancing has nearly doubled from 14 m a year in...
 
 
RENEWABLE ENERGY

MetroWind expects to deliver first power from PE project in 13 months

Renewable energy developer MetroWind reported on Thursday that its R550-million, 27 MW wind farm at Van Stadens, in the Eastern Cape, was poised to start supplying power to the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality (NMBM) within the next 13 months....
12 Jul 12
 
 
Engineering & Manufacturing

Major water projects a focal point for valves company

Local demand for water infrastructure is growing and, if it is to be met, will require the roll-out of large water delivery projects, says water treatment and distribution solutions provider VAG-Valves South Africa manager Hennie de Meyer.
11 May 12
 
 
WAGE NEGOTIATIONS

Municipal workers, Salga still discussing pay rise demand

Representatives of striking municipal workers had a second round of salary increase negotiations planned with employers on Wednesday, Samwu spokesperson Tahir Sema said.
24 Aug 11
 
 
Municipal Services and Housing

Lack of skills remains obstacle to effective service delivery

The lack of skills and expertise remain an obstacle to improving service delivery, says United Democratic Movement (UDM) secretary-general Bongani Msomi.
29 Jul 11
 
 
Coega Development Corporation

IDZ in renewable-energy push

The Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) aims to develop three wind farms, which will accommodate 60 turbines, on 300 ha of land, says Coega Development Corporation (CDC) business development manager for information on investments Nkuli Mxenge.
10 Dec 10
 
 
Central Energy Fund

Lawmakers reprimand CEF for patchy roll-out of solar geysers

The role of the Central Energy Fund (CEF) in Government’s rollout of one-million solar water heaters to homes across the country by 2014 has come under heavy scrutiny.
29 Oct 10
 
 
Defence

Mobile surveillance trailers for PE

The Nelson Mandela Bay municipality (NMBM) will receive full delivery of nine remote surveillance systems, housed in stainless steel trailers worth about R800 000 each, and a mobile control room worth R6-million before the end of October, reports...
22 Oct 10
 
 
Automotive

Skills still lacking despite drive by government and industry

Government departments and agencies continue to support the development of skills in the automotive industry, however South Africa is still behind the required skills level to ensure adequate competitiveness and economic growth, reports the...
18 Jun 10
 
 
Transport

R38,9m upgrade of airport entrance nears completion

The Nelson Mandela Bay municipality will soon complete the R38,9-million upgrade of Port Elizabeth’s (PE) Alister Miller drive, the main public entrance to the city’s airport. Municipal spokesperson Kupido Baron says that the upgrade, which...
26 Mar 10
 
 
 
 
 
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