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flag South Africa’s Douglas Weir, a historic irrigation structure, earned global recognition and is being refurbished to restore water supply to 20,000 residents.

flag South Africa’s Douglas Weir, a 134-year-old structure at the Vaal and Orange rivers’ confluence, has been awarded the World Heritage Irrigation Structure (WHIS) honor by the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage. flag Recognized for its cultural, historical, and technological significance, it is the first South African irrigation structure to receive the award since 2012. flag The honor was accepted by Professor Sylvester Mpandeli and will be formally presented during Heritage Month by Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina. flag This recognition coincides with a R28 million refurbishment of the Douglas Water Treatment Works, which will restore efficient water supply to over 20,000 residents, providing 4,273 cubic meters daily after the plant exceeded its 30-year lifespan.

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