The WRC @ the Gelvenor Textile Function

The effluent treatment plant at Gelvenor Textiles held its official commissioning on 19 June 2006 at Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal. This is a role model for co-operation between Government and the Textiles Industry in sustainable development. The project is an example of a win-win relationship between Industry and the Environment. This process has been made possible with assistance in best practice by the Governments of the Kingdom of Norway, Denmark and the European Union, including local partners such as the Water Research Commission (WRC), the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism and the Department of Water Affairs And Forestry.

This project involves collaboration between the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Pollution Research Group (PRG), which has extensive experience and expertise spanning a period of 36 years, and eThweni Municipality. The PRG focuses on promoting cleaner production, reducing water pollution from industry and the cost of water treatment processes. One of the PRG’s funders, the WRC has been involved with the PRG since 1990, funding projects to the tune of R17 million. The WRC was represented by Mr Jay Bhagwan, Director: Key Strategic Area: Water Use and Waste Management.

A tour of the plant at Gelvenor Textiles	Deputy Mayor, Logie Naidoo officially opening the plant at Gelvenor Textiles	Dignitaries at the function at Gelvenor Textiles