"Sunkist Beach and Country Club Beach were opened to the public in December 2012 and the final touches were attended to at Blue Lagoon Park which was opened in its entirety to the public this week," said project manager, Mike Andrews. The area has been under construction for the past year as the Municipality sought to upgrade the Park, reinforce and grass the river banks, … [Read more...] about Blue Lagoon Park ready and open to public in time for Dusi Canoe Marathon
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Swapo and Blue Lagoon Road Closures
The eThekwini Transport Authority (ETA) would like to inform motorists that the Ruth First Freeway (Northern Freeway) will be closed from 04h00 to 24h00 on Saturday, 19/11/11 at the following locations; southbound on Swapo Road (Broadway) and northbound on Blue Lagoon Road. This is due to the placing of precast beams for cycle lanes on the Ellis Brown Viaduct. Although … [Read more...] about Swapo and Blue Lagoon Road Closures
Model Yacht Pond – Social Impact Assessment
Despite the chilly weather, Saturday morning saw a gathering of 82 members of the public at Blue Lagoon Park to make their inputs on the Social Impact Assessment that the eThekwini Municipality has commissioned with respect to its proposal to infill the Model Yacht Pond. Members of the radio and model boat sailing community handed over a petition with some 652 signatures, … [Read more...] about Model Yacht Pond – Social Impact Assessment
Search Continues for Blue Lagoon Drowning Victim
Andre Fletcher, NSRI Durban deputy station commander, said; "On Sunday 7 August at 07h15 our NSRI Durban volunteer duty crew were activated to assist the Police Search and Rescue attending a drowning incident reported at the Blue Lagoon River Mouth. "NSRI Durban volunteers responded to the scene in our sea rescue 4x4 vehicle and our sea rescue craft MEGAN II was launched … [Read more...] about Search Continues for Blue Lagoon Drowning Victim
eThekwini Considering Replacing Blue Lagoon Model Yacht Pond with Grassed Area
Blue Lagoon Park, a cultural and environmental hotspot within Durban, has been the site of significant upgrades by the eThekwini Municipality over the past year. With the construction of the uMngeni Green Hub and establishment of a Canoe Trails Centre run by community trail guides, installation of new public benches and braai facilities, this area is being regenerated as a … [Read more...] about eThekwini Considering Replacing Blue Lagoon Model Yacht Pond with Grassed Area
