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      "id": "CL-PROJ-000145",
      "slug": "n2-kwamashu-umdloti",
      "name": "N2 KwaMashu–uMdloti upgrade",
      "location": "Northern eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal",
      "sector": "Roads",
      "ownerOrganizationId": "CL-ORG-000114",
      "implementingOrganizationIds": [
        "CL-ORG-000114"
      ],
      "municipalityId": "CL-MUNI-000008",
      "contractorIds": [],
      "estimatedValue": null,
      "investmentReported": null,
      "status": "Under Construction",
      "startDate": null,
      "expectedCompletion": "2026-11-02",
      "funding": null,
      "summary": "Major N2 upgrade between KwaMashu and uMdloti. eThekwini reported the project at 96% completion on 22 September 2026, with completion expected by 2 November 2026.",
      "timeline": [
        {
          "date": "2026-09-22",
          "status": "Under Construction",
          "event": "eThekwini reported 96% completion and a 2 November 2026 target."
        }
      ],
      "documentIds": [
        "CL-DOC-000104",
        "CL-DOC-000107"
      ],
      "articleIds": [
        "CL-ARTICLE-000306"
      ],
      "lastVerified": "2026-09-23",
      "created": "2026-09-23",
      "lastUpdated": "2026-09-23",
      "editor": "Civic Ledger Desk",
      "publicationStatus": "published",
      "source": [
        "CL-DOC-000104",
        "CL-DOC-000107"
      ],
      "sourceUrls": [
        "https://libraries.durban.gov.za/press-statement/executive-committee-approves-major-infrastructure-and-service-delivery-solutions",
        "https://libraries.durban.gov.za/press-statement/executive-committee-approves-major-infrastructure-and-service-delivery-solutions"
      ],
      "recordType": "Project"
    },
    {
      "id": "CL-PROJ-000146",
      "slug": "eb-cloete-interchange",
      "name": "EB Cloete Interchange upgrade",
      "location": "Durban, KwaZulu-Natal",
      "sector": "Roads",
      "ownerOrganizationId": "CL-ORG-000114",
      "implementingOrganizationIds": [
        "CL-ORG-000114"
      ],
      "municipalityId": "CL-MUNI-000008",
      "contractorIds": [],
      "estimatedValue": null,
      "investmentReported": null,
      "status": "Under Construction",
      "startDate": null,
      "expectedCompletion": "2028-09",
      "funding": null,
      "summary": "N3 interchange upgrade. eThekwini reported 44.6% completion and an expected September 2028 completion date on 22 September 2026.",
      "timeline": [
        {
          "date": "2026-09-22",
          "status": "Under Construction",
          "event": "eThekwini reported 44.6% completion and a September 2028 target."
        }
      ],
      "documentIds": [
        "CL-DOC-000104",
        "CL-DOC-000107"
      ],
      "articleIds": [
        "CL-ARTICLE-000307"
      ],
      "lastVerified": "2026-09-23",
      "created": "2026-09-23",
      "lastUpdated": "2026-09-23",
      "editor": "Civic Ledger Desk",
      "publicationStatus": "published",
      "source": [
        "CL-DOC-000104",
        "CL-DOC-000107"
      ],
      "sourceUrls": [
        "https://libraries.durban.gov.za/press-statement/executive-committee-approves-major-infrastructure-and-service-delivery-solutions",
        "https://libraries.durban.gov.za/press-statement/executive-committee-approves-major-infrastructure-and-service-delivery-solutions"
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      "recordType": "Project"
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    {
      "id": "CL-PROJ-000147",
      "slug": "durban-inner-city-road-rehabilitation",
      "name": "Durban Inner-City Road Rehabilitation Programme",
      "location": "Durban inner city, KwaZulu-Natal",
      "sector": "Roads",
      "ownerOrganizationId": "CL-ORG-000111",
      "implementingOrganizationIds": [
        "CL-ORG-000111"
      ],
      "municipalityId": "CL-MUNI-000008",
      "contractorIds": [],
      "estimatedValue": null,
      "investmentReported": "More than R127m reported by eThekwini for the programme",
      "status": "Completed",
      "startDate": null,
      "expectedCompletion": null,
      "funding": null,
      "summary": "eThekwini reported rehabilitation of 13 inner-city roads during 2025/26 and more than R127m invested through the programme. The release did not provide a full contract-by-contract schedule.",
      "timeline": [
        {
          "date": "2026-07-23",
          "status": "Completed",
          "event": "Municipality reported programme milestone and 13 roads rehabilitated in 2025/26."
        }
      ],
      "documentIds": [
        "CL-DOC-000105"
      ],
      "articleIds": [
        "CL-ARTICLE-000304"
      ],
      "lastVerified": "2026-09-23",
      "created": "2026-09-23",
      "lastUpdated": "2026-09-23",
      "editor": "Civic Ledger Desk",
      "publicationStatus": "published",
      "source": [
        "CL-DOC-000105"
      ],
      "sourceUrls": [
        "https://traffic.durban.gov.za/press-statement/over-r127-million-invested-for-road-upgrade-programme-to-revitalise-durbans-inner-city"
      ],
      "recordType": "Project"
    },
    {
      "id": "CL-PROJ-000148",
      "slug": "illovo-railway-bridge",
      "name": "Illovo Railway Bridge reconstruction",
      "location": "Illovo, KwaZulu-Natal",
      "sector": "Rail",
      "ownerOrganizationId": "CL-ORG-000115",
      "implementingOrganizationIds": [
        "CL-ORG-000115",
        "CL-ORG-000111"
      ],
      "municipalityId": "CL-MUNI-000008",
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      "estimatedValue": null,
      "investmentReported": null,
      "status": "Planning",
      "startDate": null,
      "expectedCompletion": null,
      "funding": null,
      "summary": "Reconstruction of the flood-damaged Illovo Railway Bridge. eThekwini and PRASA said in April 2026 that they would fast-track the work; no value, construction start or completion date was stated in that release.",
      "timeline": [
        {
          "date": "2026-04-08",
          "status": "Planning",
          "event": "eThekwini and PRASA announced an agreement to fast-track reconstruction."
        }
      ],
      "documentIds": [
        "CL-DOC-000108"
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      "articleIds": [
        "CL-ARTICLE-000308"
      ],
      "lastVerified": "2026-09-23",
      "created": "2026-09-23",
      "lastUpdated": "2026-09-23",
      "editor": "Civic Ledger Desk",
      "publicationStatus": "published",
      "source": [
        "CL-DOC-000108"
      ],
      "sourceUrls": [
        "https://financial.durban.gov.za/press-statement/ethekwini-municipality-and-prasa-fast-track-reconstruction-of-flood-damaged-illovo-railway-bridge"
      ],
      "recordType": "Project"
    },
    {
      "id": "CL-PROJ-000149",
      "slug": "ethekwini-integrated-public-transport-network",
      "name": "eThekwini Integrated Public Transport Network",
      "location": "eThekwini metropolitan area",
      "sector": "Transport",
      "ownerOrganizationId": "CL-ORG-000111",
      "implementingOrganizationIds": [
        "CL-ORG-000111"
      ],
      "municipalityId": "CL-MUNI-000008",
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      "estimatedValue": null,
      "investmentReported": null,
      "status": "Under Construction",
      "startDate": null,
      "expectedCompletion": "2026-12",
      "funding": null,
      "summary": "The municipality’s August 2026 update said the network remained on track for a December 2026 service launch. The source reviewed did not include a route-by-route readiness audit.",
      "timeline": [
        {
          "date": "2026-08-01",
          "status": "Under Construction",
          "event": "City update described a December 2026 service launch as on track."
        }
      ],
      "documentIds": [
        "CL-DOC-000109"
      ],
      "articleIds": [
        "CL-ARTICLE-000309"
      ],
      "lastVerified": "2026-09-23",
      "created": "2026-09-23",
      "lastUpdated": "2026-09-23",
      "editor": "Civic Ledger Desk",
      "publicationStatus": "published",
      "source": [
        "CL-DOC-000109"
      ],
      "sourceUrls": [
        "https://traffic.durban.gov.za/press-statement/presidential-ethekwini-working-group-pewg-accelerates-infrastructure-regeneration-and-investment"
      ],
      "recordType": "Project"
    },
    {
      "id": "CL-PROJ-000150",
      "slug": "everton-road-rehabilitation",
      "name": "Everton Road rehabilitation",
      "location": "Everton, eThekwini",
      "sector": "Roads",
      "ownerOrganizationId": "CL-ORG-000111",
      "implementingOrganizationIds": [
        "CL-ORG-000111"
      ],
      "municipalityId": "CL-MUNI-000008",
      "contractorIds": [],
      "estimatedValue": null,
      "investmentReported": null,
      "status": "Completed",
      "startDate": null,
      "expectedCompletion": null,
      "funding": null,
      "summary": "eThekwini reported that rehabilitation of Everton Road had been completed. The source reviewed did not identify the contractor, value or close-out certificate.",
      "timeline": [
        {
          "date": "2026-08-01",
          "status": "Completed",
          "event": "Municipality reported completion of the rehabilitation."
        }
      ],
      "documentIds": [
        "CL-DOC-000109"
      ],
      "articleIds": [
        "CL-ARTICLE-000310"
      ],
      "lastVerified": "2026-09-23",
      "created": "2026-09-23",
      "lastUpdated": "2026-09-23",
      "editor": "Civic Ledger Desk",
      "publicationStatus": "published",
      "source": [
        "CL-DOC-000109"
      ],
      "sourceUrls": [
        "https://traffic.durban.gov.za/press-statement/presidential-ethekwini-working-group-pewg-accelerates-infrastructure-regeneration-and-investment"
      ],
      "recordType": "Project"
    },
    {
      "id": "CL-PROJ-000151",
      "slug": "umlaas-canal-revitalisation",
      "name": "Umlaas Canal Revitalisation Project",
      "location": "Umlaas, KwaZulu-Natal",
      "sector": "Water & Resilience",
      "ownerOrganizationId": "CL-ORG-000111",
      "implementingOrganizationIds": [
        "CL-ORG-000111"
      ],
      "municipalityId": "CL-MUNI-000008",
      "contractorIds": [],
      "estimatedValue": null,
      "investmentReported": null,
      "status": "Completed",
      "startDate": null,
      "expectedCompletion": null,
      "funding": null,
      "summary": "eThekwini reported the canal revitalisation project complete ahead of its original contractual deadline. The municipal release did not disclose the final value or contractor.",
      "timeline": [
        {
          "date": "2026-08-05",
          "status": "Completed",
          "event": "City reported completion ahead of the original contractual deadline."
        }
      ],
      "documentIds": [
        "CL-DOC-000106"
      ],
      "articleIds": [
        "CL-ARTICLE-000305"
      ],
      "lastVerified": "2026-09-23",
      "created": "2026-09-23",
      "lastUpdated": "2026-09-23",
      "editor": "Civic Ledger Desk",
      "publicationStatus": "published",
      "source": [
        "CL-DOC-000106"
      ],
      "sourceUrls": [
        "https://traffic.durban.gov.za/press-statement/steady-progress-achieved-on-strategic-infrastructure-and-transport-projects-in-ethekwini"
      ],
      "recordType": "Project"
    },
    {
      "id": "CL-PROJ-000152",
      "slug": "ethekwini-strategic-transport-projects",
      "name": "eThekwini strategic transport and road rehabilitation programme",
      "location": "eThekwini metropolitan area",
      "sector": "Transport",
      "ownerOrganizationId": "CL-ORG-000111",
      "implementingOrganizationIds": [
        "CL-ORG-000111",
        "CL-ORG-000114"
      ],
      "municipalityId": "CL-MUNI-000008",
      "contractorIds": [],
      "estimatedValue": null,
      "investmentReported": null,
      "status": "Under Construction",
      "startDate": null,
      "expectedCompletion": null,
      "funding": null,
      "summary": "A municipal programme record connecting city-reported N2, N3 and road rehabilitation progress. It is an umbrella tracker; values and milestones belong on the individual project records where published.",
      "timeline": [
        {
          "date": "2026-09-22",
          "status": "Under Construction",
          "event": "Executive Committee briefing reported progress across strategic road projects."
        }
      ],
      "documentIds": [
        "CL-DOC-000104",
        "CL-DOC-000106"
      ],
      "articleIds": [
        "CL-ARTICLE-000306",
        "CL-ARTICLE-000307"
      ],
      "lastVerified": "2026-09-23",
      "created": "2026-09-23",
      "lastUpdated": "2026-09-23",
      "editor": "Civic Ledger Desk",
      "publicationStatus": "published",
      "source": [
        "CL-DOC-000104",
        "CL-DOC-000106"
      ],
      "sourceUrls": [
        "https://libraries.durban.gov.za/press-statement/executive-committee-approves-major-infrastructure-and-service-delivery-solutions",
        "https://traffic.durban.gov.za/press-statement/steady-progress-achieved-on-strategic-infrastructure-and-transport-projects-in-ethekwini"
      ],
      "recordType": "Project"
    },
    {
      "id": "CL-PROJ-000153",
      "slug": "cornubia-business-park",
      "name": "Cornubia Business Park",
      "location": "Cornubia, north of Durban",
      "sector": "Urban Development",
      "ownerOrganizationId": "CL-ORG-000120",
      "implementingOrganizationIds": [
        "CL-ORG-000120"
      ],
      "municipalityId": "CL-MUNI-000008",
      "contractorIds": [],
      "estimatedValue": "R2.1bn investment reported by eThekwini",
      "investmentReported": "R2.1bn",
      "status": "Under Construction",
      "startDate": null,
      "expectedCompletion": null,
      "funding": null,
      "summary": "A private development led by Fundamentum. eThekwini reported a R2.1bn investment and progress on 31 August 2026; the release did not provide a complete phase schedule.",
      "timeline": [
        {
          "date": "2026-08-31",
          "status": "Under Construction",
          "event": "Municipality reported progress on a R2.1bn investment."
        }
      ],
      "documentIds": [
        "CL-DOC-000110",
        "CL-DOC-000132"
      ],
      "articleIds": [
        "CL-ARTICLE-000311"
      ],
      "lastVerified": "2026-09-23",
      "created": "2026-09-23",
      "lastUpdated": "2026-09-23",
      "editor": "Civic Ledger Desk",
      "publicationStatus": "published",
      "source": [
        "CL-DOC-000110",
        "CL-DOC-000132"
      ],
      "sourceUrls": [
        "https://www.durban.gov.za/press-statement/mayor-xaba-commends-progress-on-new-r21-billion-investment-in-cornubia",
        "https://www.durban.gov.za/press-statement/mayor-xaba-commends-progress-on-new-r21-billion-investment-in-cornubia"
      ],
      "recordType": "Project"
    },
    {
      "id": "CL-PROJ-000154",
      "slug": "leroy-merlin-cornubia-store",
      "name": "Leroy Merlin Cornubia store",
      "location": "Cornubia, eThekwini",
      "sector": "Property & Development",
      "ownerOrganizationId": "CL-ORG-000127",
      "implementingOrganizationIds": [
        "CL-ORG-000127"
      ],
      "municipalityId": "CL-MUNI-000008",
      "contractorIds": [],
      "estimatedValue": "R220m investment reported by eThekwini",
      "investmentReported": "R220m",
      "status": "Planning",
      "startDate": null,
      "expectedCompletion": "2026-11",
      "funding": null,
      "summary": "An eThekwini release described a 10,000m² store with R220m investment and an expected November 2026 opening. That date is a forecast in the source, not a confirmed opening.",
      "timeline": [
        {
          "date": "2025-10-01",
          "status": "Planning",
          "event": "City announced the project and stated an expected November 2026 opening."
        }
      ],
      "documentIds": [
        "CL-DOC-000111"
      ],
      "articleIds": [
        "CL-ARTICLE-000312"
      ],
      "lastVerified": "2026-09-23",
      "created": "2026-09-23",
      "lastUpdated": "2026-09-23",
      "editor": "Civic Ledger Desk",
      "publicationStatus": "published",
      "source": [
        "CL-DOC-000111"
      ],
      "sourceUrls": [
        "https://ethekuat.durban.gov.za/news/R220m%2BExpansion%2BFor%2BLeroy%2BMerlin%2BCornubia"
      ],
      "recordType": "Project"
    },
    {
      "id": "CL-PROJ-000155",
      "slug": "kzn-logistics-hub",
      "name": "KZN Logistics Hub programme",
      "location": "Ports of Durban and Richards Bay",
      "sector": "Ports & Logistics",
      "ownerOrganizationId": "CL-ORG-000112",
      "implementingOrganizationIds": [
        "CL-ORG-000112",
        "CL-ORG-000113"
      ],
      "municipalityId": "CL-MUNI-000008",
      "contractorIds": [],
      "estimatedValue": "More than R154bn estimated investment across 33 projects",
      "investmentReported": null,
      "status": "Planning",
      "startDate": null,
      "expectedCompletion": null,
      "funding": null,
      "summary": "TNPA describes a 33-project programme across the Durban and Richards Bay port master plans, with estimated investment above R154bn. The public programme page does not give project-level funding and delivery status for all components.",
      "timeline": [
        {
          "date": "2026-09-23",
          "status": "Planning",
          "event": "TNPA programme page records 33 projects and estimated investment above R154bn."
        }
      ],
      "documentIds": [
        "CL-DOC-000113"
      ],
      "articleIds": [
        "CL-ARTICLE-000316"
      ],
      "lastVerified": "2026-09-23",
      "created": "2026-09-23",
      "lastUpdated": "2026-09-23",
      "editor": "Civic Ledger Desk",
      "publicationStatus": "published",
      "source": [
        "CL-DOC-000113"
      ],
      "sourceUrls": [
        "https://www.transnet.net/SubsiteRender.aspx?id=5723346"
      ],
      "recordType": "Project"
    },
    {
      "id": "CL-PROJ-000156",
      "slug": "durban-port-container-capacity-plan",
      "name": "Port of Durban container-capacity master plan",
      "location": "Port of Durban",
      "sector": "Ports & Logistics",
      "ownerOrganizationId": "CL-ORG-000112",
      "implementingOrganizationIds": [
        "CL-ORG-000112",
        "CL-ORG-000113"
      ],
      "municipalityId": "CL-MUNI-000008",
      "contractorIds": [],
      "estimatedValue": null,
      "investmentReported": "TNPA lists R72bn earmarked for container developments within the wider programme",
      "status": "Planning",
      "startDate": null,
      "expectedCompletion": null,
      "funding": null,
      "summary": "TNPA lists current container capacity at 2.9m TEUs and planned future capacity of 11.4m TEUs across Point, Pier 1, Pier 2 and Maydon Wharf. The future total is a master-plan target.",
      "timeline": [
        {
          "date": "2026-09-23",
          "status": "Planning",
          "event": "TNPA programme page states the current and planned future capacity figures."
        }
      ],
      "documentIds": [
        "CL-DOC-000113",
        "CL-DOC-000131"
      ],
      "articleIds": [
        "CL-ARTICLE-000317",
        "CL-ARTICLE-000318"
      ],
      "lastVerified": "2026-09-23",
      "created": "2026-09-23",
      "lastUpdated": "2026-09-23",
      "editor": "Civic Ledger Desk",
      "publicationStatus": "published",
      "source": [
        "CL-DOC-000113",
        "CL-DOC-000131"
      ],
      "sourceUrls": [
        "https://www.transnet.net/SubsiteRender.aspx?id=5723346",
        "https://www.transnet.net/getFile.ashx?id=6347"
      ],
      "recordType": "Project"
    },
    {
      "id": "CL-PROJ-000157",
      "slug": "maydon-wharf-fresh-produce-terminal",
      "name": "Maydon Wharf fresh-produce terminal concession",
      "location": "Maydon Wharf, Port of Durban",
      "sector": "Ports & Logistics",
      "ownerOrganizationId": "CL-ORG-000112",
      "implementingOrganizationIds": [
        "CL-ORG-000112"
      ],
      "municipalityId": "CL-MUNI-000008",
      "contractorIds": [
        "CL-ORG-000118"
      ],
      "estimatedValue": "R250m planned investment stated by TNPA",
      "investmentReported": "R250m planned investment",
      "status": "Procurement",
      "startDate": null,
      "expectedCompletion": null,
      "funding": "Private-sector concession investment, subject to final agreement",
      "summary": "TNPA named KHOLD preferred bidder for a fresh-produce and compatible break-bulk terminal and said negotiations on the Terminal Operator Agreement would follow.",
      "timeline": [
        {
          "date": "2026-03-30",
          "status": "Procurement",
          "event": "TNPA named KHOLD preferred bidder and reported R250m planned investment."
        }
      ],
      "documentIds": [
        "CL-DOC-000112"
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      "articleIds": [
        "CL-ARTICLE-000313",
        "CL-ARTICLE-000314"
      ],
      "lastVerified": "2026-09-23",
      "created": "2026-09-23",
      "lastUpdated": "2026-09-23",
      "editor": "Civic Ledger Desk",
      "publicationStatus": "published",
      "source": [
        "CL-DOC-000112"
      ],
      "sourceUrls": [
        "https://www.transnet.net/getFile.ashx?id=10967"
      ],
      "recordType": "Project"
    },
    {
      "id": "CL-PROJ-000158",
      "slug": "maydon-wharf-agricultural-dry-bulk-terminal",
      "name": "Maydon Wharf agricultural dry-bulk terminal concession",
      "location": "Maydon Wharf, Port of Durban",
      "sector": "Ports & Logistics",
      "ownerOrganizationId": "CL-ORG-000112",
      "implementingOrganizationIds": [
        "CL-ORG-000112"
      ],
      "municipalityId": "CL-MUNI-000008",
      "contractorIds": [
        "CL-ORG-000119"
      ],
      "estimatedValue": "R810m committed capex stated by TNPA",
      "investmentReported": "R810m committed capital expenditure",
      "status": "Procurement",
      "startDate": null,
      "expectedCompletion": null,
      "funding": "Private-sector concession investment, subject to final agreement",
      "summary": "TNPA named the BAL SA and Africa Global Logistics consortium preferred bidder to develop and manage a multi-purpose terminal for agricultural dry bulk and compatible cargo.",
      "timeline": [
        {
          "date": "2026-03-30",
          "status": "Procurement",
          "event": "TNPA named the preferred bidder and reported R810m in committed capital expenditure."
        }
      ],
      "documentIds": [
        "CL-DOC-000112"
      ],
      "articleIds": [
        "CL-ARTICLE-000313",
        "CL-ARTICLE-000315"
      ],
      "lastVerified": "2026-09-23",
      "created": "2026-09-23",
      "lastUpdated": "2026-09-23",
      "editor": "Civic Ledger Desk",
      "publicationStatus": "published",
      "source": [
        "CL-DOC-000112"
      ],
      "sourceUrls": [
        "https://www.transnet.net/getFile.ashx?id=10967"
      ],
      "recordType": "Project"
    },
    {
      "id": "CL-PROJ-000159",
      "slug": "ethekwini-southern-aqueduct",
      "name": "Southern Aqueduct",
      "location": "Southern eThekwini",
      "sector": "Water",
      "ownerOrganizationId": "CL-ORG-000111",
      "implementingOrganizationIds": [
        "CL-ORG-000111"
      ],
      "municipalityId": "CL-MUNI-000008",
      "contractorIds": [],
      "estimatedValue": "Approximately R1.1bn stated in 2025 council material",
      "investmentReported": null,
      "status": "Under Construction",
      "startDate": null,
      "expectedCompletion": "2027",
      "funding": null,
      "summary": "A planned water-supply infrastructure project. eThekwini council material stated an approximate R1.1bn value and a 2026/27 completion timeframe in 2025; Civic Ledger has not located a newer official on-site progress update.",
      "timeline": [
        {
          "date": "2025-03-31",
          "status": "Under Construction",
          "event": "Council material stated approximate value and a 2026/27 completion timeframe."
        }
      ],
      "documentIds": [
        "CL-DOC-000128",
        "CL-DOC-000102"
      ],
      "articleIds": [],
      "lastVerified": "2026-09-23",
      "created": "2026-09-23",
      "lastUpdated": "2026-09-23",
      "editor": "Civic Ledger Desk",
      "publicationStatus": "published",
      "source": [
        "CL-DOC-000128",
        "CL-DOC-000102"
      ],
      "sourceUrls": [
        "https://www.durban.gov.za/uploads/0000/6/2025/08/10/decisions-council-2025-03-31.pdf",
        "https://www.durban.gov.za/uploads/0000/11/2026/06/05/ethekwini-municipality-20262027-mtref.pdf"
      ],
      "recordType": "Project"
    },
    {
      "id": "CL-PROJ-000160",
      "slug": "ethekwini-wastewater-upgrades-programme",
      "name": "Wastewater treatment works upgrades and expansion programme",
      "location": "eThekwini metropolitan area",
      "sector": "Water & Sanitation",
      "ownerOrganizationId": "CL-ORG-000111",
      "implementingOrganizationIds": [
        "CL-ORG-000111"
      ],
      "municipalityId": "CL-MUNI-000008",
      "contractorIds": [],
      "estimatedValue": "R3bn multi-year envelope stated in draft budget material",
      "investmentReported": null,
      "status": "Planning",
      "startDate": null,
      "expectedCompletion": null,
      "funding": "Municipal capital programme; annual adopted schedules govern specific allocations",
      "summary": "A multi-year wastewater programme described in eThekwini budget material. The R3bn figure is a draft programme envelope, not one tender, contract or amount spent.",
      "timeline": [
        {
          "date": "2026-03-31",
          "status": "Planning",
          "event": "Draft budget material described a multi-year R3bn wastewater upgrade and expansion programme."
        }
      ],
      "documentIds": [
        "CL-DOC-000103",
        "CL-DOC-000102",
        "CL-DOC-000128"
      ],
      "articleIds": [
        "CL-ARTICLE-000303",
        "CL-ARTICLE-000322"
      ],
      "lastVerified": "2026-09-23",
      "created": "2026-09-23",
      "lastUpdated": "2026-09-23",
      "editor": "Civic Ledger Desk",
      "publicationStatus": "published",
      "source": [
        "CL-DOC-000103",
        "CL-DOC-000102",
        "CL-DOC-000128"
      ],
      "sourceUrls": [
        "https://www.durban.gov.za/press-statement/draft-budget-policy-statement-by-ethekwini-municipality-mayor-cllr-cyril-xaba",
        "https://www.durban.gov.za/uploads/0000/11/2026/06/05/ethekwini-municipality-20262027-mtref.pdf",
        "https://www.durban.gov.za/uploads/0000/6/2025/08/10/decisions-council-2025-03-31.pdf"
      ],
      "recordType": "Project"
    },
    {
      "id": "CL-PROJ-000161",
      "slug": "ethekwini-water-loss-and-pipe-replacement",
      "name": "Water-loss prevention and pipe-replacement programme",
      "location": "eThekwini metropolitan area",
      "sector": "Water",
      "ownerOrganizationId": "CL-ORG-000111",
      "implementingOrganizationIds": [
        "CL-ORG-000111"
      ],
      "municipalityId": "CL-MUNI-000008",
      "contractorIds": [],
      "estimatedValue": "R1.7bn multi-year envelope stated in draft budget material",
      "investmentReported": null,
      "status": "Planning",
      "startDate": null,
      "expectedCompletion": null,
      "funding": "Municipal capital programme; annual adopted schedules govern specific allocations",
      "summary": "A draft-budget programme for water-loss prevention and pipe replacement. The R1.7bn envelope should not be represented as a single awarded contract or cash expenditure.",
      "timeline": [
        {
          "date": "2026-03-31",
          "status": "Planning",
          "event": "Draft budget described a multi-year R1.7bn programme."
        }
      ],
      "documentIds": [
        "CL-DOC-000103",
        "CL-DOC-000102"
      ],
      "articleIds": [
        "CL-ARTICLE-000303"
      ],
      "lastVerified": "2026-09-23",
      "created": "2026-09-23",
      "lastUpdated": "2026-09-23",
      "editor": "Civic Ledger Desk",
      "publicationStatus": "published",
      "source": [
        "CL-DOC-000103",
        "CL-DOC-000102"
      ],
      "sourceUrls": [
        "https://www.durban.gov.za/press-statement/draft-budget-policy-statement-by-ethekwini-municipality-mayor-cllr-cyril-xaba",
        "https://www.durban.gov.za/uploads/0000/11/2026/06/05/ethekwini-municipality-20262027-mtref.pdf"
      ],
      "recordType": "Project"
    },
    {
      "id": "CL-PROJ-000162",
      "slug": "ethekwini-road-rehabilitation-capital-programme",
      "name": "Road rehabilitation and construction capital programme",
      "location": "eThekwini metropolitan area",
      "sector": "Roads",
      "ownerOrganizationId": "CL-ORG-000111",
      "implementingOrganizationIds": [
        "CL-ORG-000111"
      ],
      "municipalityId": "CL-MUNI-000008",
      "contractorIds": [],
      "estimatedValue": "R1.4bn multi-year envelope stated in draft budget material",
      "investmentReported": null,
      "status": "Planning",
      "startDate": null,
      "expectedCompletion": null,
      "funding": "Municipal capital programme; annual adopted schedules govern specific allocations",
      "summary": "A draft-budget programme line for road rehabilitation, construction and new access roads. The figure is a programme envelope and not a tender value.",
      "timeline": [
        {
          "date": "2026-03-31",
          "status": "Planning",
          "event": "Draft budget described the multi-year road programme."
        }
      ],
      "documentIds": [
        "CL-DOC-000103",
        "CL-DOC-000102"
      ],
      "articleIds": [
        "CL-ARTICLE-000303"
      ],
      "lastVerified": "2026-09-23",
      "created": "2026-09-23",
      "lastUpdated": "2026-09-23",
      "editor": "Civic Ledger Desk",
      "publicationStatus": "published",
      "source": [
        "CL-DOC-000103",
        "CL-DOC-000102"
      ],
      "sourceUrls": [
        "https://www.durban.gov.za/press-statement/draft-budget-policy-statement-by-ethekwini-municipality-mayor-cllr-cyril-xaba",
        "https://www.durban.gov.za/uploads/0000/11/2026/06/05/ethekwini-municipality-20262027-mtref.pdf"
      ],
      "recordType": "Project"
    },
    {
      "id": "CL-PROJ-000163",
      "slug": "regional-wastewater-treatment-works-ppp",
      "name": "Regional wastewater treatment works PPP proposals",
      "location": "eThekwini and regional service area",
      "sector": "Water & Sanitation",
      "ownerOrganizationId": "CL-ORG-000111",
      "implementingOrganizationIds": [
        "CL-ORG-000111"
      ],
      "municipalityId": "CL-MUNI-000008",
      "contractorIds": [],
      "estimatedValue": "R2.1bn for two proposed treatment works in 2025 council material",
      "investmentReported": null,
      "status": "Planning",
      "startDate": null,
      "expectedCompletion": "2027/28 financial year stated in 2025 council material",
      "funding": "Public-private partnership proposal; terms and procurement not established in source reviewed",
      "summary": "eThekwini council material in 2025 referred to two new regional wastewater treatment works proposed through a public-private partnership. The timetable and value are historical planning statements; current procurement status has not been verified.",
      "timeline": [
        {
          "date": "2025-03-31",
          "status": "Planning",
          "event": "Council material referred to two proposed treatment works and a 2027/28 construction timeframe."
        }
      ],
      "documentIds": [
        "CL-DOC-000128"
      ],
      "articleIds": [],
      "lastVerified": "2026-09-23",
      "created": "2026-09-23",
      "lastUpdated": "2026-09-23",
      "editor": "Civic Ledger Desk",
      "publicationStatus": "published",
      "source": [
        "CL-DOC-000128"
      ],
      "sourceUrls": [
        "https://www.durban.gov.za/uploads/0000/6/2025/08/10/decisions-council-2025-03-31.pdf"
      ],
      "recordType": "Project"
    },
    {
      "id": "CL-PROJ-000164",
      "slug": "upl-cornubia-environmental-rehabilitation",
      "name": "Cornubia environmental rehabilitation programme",
      "location": "Cornubia, eThekwini",
      "sector": "Environmental Infrastructure",
      "ownerOrganizationId": "CL-ORG-000121",
      "implementingOrganizationIds": [
        "CL-ORG-000121"
      ],
      "municipalityId": "CL-MUNI-000008",
      "contractorIds": [],
      "estimatedValue": null,
      "investmentReported": "eThekwini reported approximately R707.9m invested in rehabilitation through March 2026",
      "status": "Under Construction",
      "startDate": null,
      "expectedCompletion": null,
      "funding": "Company investment, as reported by eThekwini",
      "summary": "Environmental rehabilitation and monitoring associated with the UPL Cornubia facility. The city reported R707.9m invested through March 2026 and referred to a further R17bn investment commitment; the latter is a future commitment, not current expenditure.",
      "timeline": [
        {
          "date": "2026-03-31",
          "status": "Under Construction",
          "event": "eThekwini reported rehabilitation investment to March 2026 and a separate future investment commitment."
        }
      ],
      "documentIds": [
        "CL-DOC-000135"
      ],
      "articleIds": [],
      "lastVerified": "2026-09-23",
      "created": "2026-09-23",
      "lastUpdated": "2026-09-23",
      "editor": "Civic Ledger Desk",
      "publicationStatus": "published",
      "source": [
        "CL-DOC-000135"
      ],
      "sourceUrls": [
        "https://roads.durban.gov.za/press-statement/upls-r7079-million-environmental-rehabilitation-and-r17-billion-investment-reinforce-confidence-in-ethekwini"
      ],
      "recordType": "Project"
    },
    {
      "id": "CL-PROJ-000165",
      "slug": "durban-bay-waterfront",
      "name": "Durban Bay Waterfront development",
      "location": "Durban Bay, eThekwini",
      "sector": "Urban Development",
      "ownerOrganizationId": "CL-ORG-000112",
      "implementingOrganizationIds": [
        "CL-ORG-000112",
        "CL-ORG-000111"
      ],
      "municipalityId": "CL-MUNI-000008",
      "contractorIds": [],
      "estimatedValue": null,
      "investmentReported": null,
      "status": "Planning",
      "startDate": null,
      "expectedCompletion": null,
      "funding": null,
      "summary": "TNPA says it is working with eThekwini Municipality, Ithala Bank and the provincial economic-development department to develop the Durban Bay Waterfront. The public page reviewed does not state a value, approval date or delivery schedule.",
      "timeline": [
        {
          "date": "2026-09-23",
          "status": "Planning",
          "event": "TNPA programme page describes ongoing partnership work to develop the waterfront."
        }
      ],
      "documentIds": [
        "CL-DOC-000113"
      ],
      "articleIds": [],
      "lastVerified": "2026-09-23",
      "created": "2026-09-23",
      "lastUpdated": "2026-09-23",
      "editor": "Civic Ledger Desk",
      "publicationStatus": "published",
      "source": [
        "CL-DOC-000113"
      ],
      "sourceUrls": [
        "https://www.transnet.net/SubsiteRender.aspx?id=5723346"
      ],
      "recordType": "Project"
    },
    {
      "id": "CL-PROJ-000166",
      "slug": "ethekwini-integrated-public-realm-framework",
      "name": "eThekwini integrated public-realm delivery framework (36685-2E)",
      "location": "eThekwini metropolitan area",
      "sector": "Public Realm",
      "ownerOrganizationId": "CL-ORG-000111",
      "implementingOrganizationIds": [
        "CL-ORG-000111"
      ],
      "municipalityId": "CL-MUNI-000008",
      "contractorIds": [],
      "estimatedValue": null,
      "investmentReported": null,
      "status": "Procurement",
      "startDate": null,
      "expectedCompletion": null,
      "funding": null,
      "summary": "A three-year, as-and-when-required framework for integrated public-realm delivery, landscape infrastructure services and ancillary works. Tender 36685-2E is listed to close on 2 October 2026.",
      "timeline": [
        {
          "date": "2026-08-31",
          "status": "Procurement",
          "event": "Tender notice published."
        },
        {
          "date": "2026-09-07",
          "status": "Procurement",
          "event": "Compulsory clarification meeting."
        },
        {
          "date": "2026-09-10",
          "status": "Procurement",
          "event": "Addendum 11 published."
        },
        {
          "date": "2026-10-02",
          "status": "Procurement",
          "event": "Tender closing date shown on municipal register."
        }
      ],
      "documentIds": [
        "CL-DOC-000121",
        "CL-DOC-000122",
        "CL-DOC-000123"
      ],
      "articleIds": [],
      "lastVerified": "2026-09-23",
      "created": "2026-09-23",
      "lastUpdated": "2026-09-23",
      "editor": "Civic Ledger Desk",
      "publicationStatus": "published",
      "source": [
        "CL-DOC-000121",
        "CL-DOC-000122",
        "CL-DOC-000123"
      ],
      "sourceUrls": [
        "https://www.durban.gov.za/uploads/0000/16/2026/08/31/36685-2e-tender-document.pdf",
        "https://www.durban.gov.za/uploads/0000/16/2026/09/16/clarification-meeting-minutes-for-contract-no-36685-2e.pdf",
        "https://www.durban.gov.za/uploads/0000/16/2026/09/10/addendum-11.pdf"
      ],
      "recordType": "Project"
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