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Experiences in Greening the Moses Mabhida Stadium |
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Posted by Margaret McKenzie
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Thursday, 04 March 2010 |
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Imagine Durban and Greening Durban
2010 co-hosted an open forum on 24th February 2010 to present
experiences in greening the Moses Mabhida Stadium. Ken Woodley
provided an overview of energy saving initiatives that were implemented
in the building of the stadium. The energy saving initiatives
that were implemented resulted in a 30% reduction in the total potential
energy usage of the stadium. The key measures were:
- Centralised air conditioning
chillers
- Water heating heat pumps
- Efficient luminaires
- Lighting control system
- Management of cooking and
mechanical loads
- Energy management with the
use of meters
- Variable speed drives on
electric motors
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Open Forum on the Greening of Moses Mabhida Stadium |
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Posted by Dorothy Lutchmiah
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Monday, 22 February 2010 |
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Date: Thursday,
25th February 2010
Time: 17h30
- 19h00
Venue:
Durban Botanic Gardens, Visitors Centre
Please RSVP to
Dorothy Lutchmiah on 031 311 4277 or Lutchmiahd@durban.gov.za for seating purposes
As part of the commitment to
host the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ in an environmentally sustainable way
there was a strong emphasis in achieving energy and water saving during
the construction of the Moses Mabhida Stadium. The purpose of
this open forum is to present on overview of key energy and water savings
initiatives that were implemented in the stadium. The Open
Forum will start with two 30 minute presentations
- Ken Woodley:
Moses Mabhida Stadium Energy Saving Initiatives
- Ganny Govender:
Wet Services Engineering
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2010 Eco-Schools Conference (KwaZulu-Natal region) |
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Posted by Imagine Durban Webmaster
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Tuesday, 16 February 2010 |
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Imagine Durban is now working closely with WWF/WESSA (Wildlife Society
of South Africa) Ecoschools. In its first joint initiative they will be
hosting a two and a half day conference for teachers in the eThekwini
Municipality who are passionate about developing awareness and
education on all matters concerning sustainable development. Since 2010
is the International Year of Biodiversity, the theme of this conference
highlights “Biodiversity and Ecosystem services – supporting Teaching
and Learning”. You are invited to take advantage/ participate/ share
and learn from the Eco-Schools Team of vast experiences. The details of
the conference are as follows:
Date: 3-5 March 2010
Venue: Chatsworth Youth Centre, R K Khan Circle, (above Chatsworth Town Centre)
Event: 2010 Eco-Schools Conference (KwaZulu-Natal region)
Cost: R800 per person (incl vat)*
*(A limited number of concessions are available on application)
If you are keen to attend contact Dorothy Lutchmiah on 031 311 4277 or Cinthia Naidoo on 031 311 4272 or e-mail lutchmiahd@durban.gov.za or naidoohi@durban.gov.za
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Green Guideline Series |
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Posted by Imagine Durban Webmaster
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Friday, 12 February 2010 |
Greening Durban 2010
The eThekwini Municipality has put together a series of green guidelines as part of their Greening Durban 2010 Programme. This is an initiative aimed at ensuring that the 2010 Fifa World Cup is hosted in an environmentally sustainable way, and that a positive environmental legacy is achieved from hosting the event in Durban. The Greening Durban 2010 Programme is led by the eThekwini Municipality's Environmental Planning and Climate Protection Department.
Download the Guides
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Calling all educators in the eThekwini Municipality |
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Posted by Hyacinthia Naidoo
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Tuesday, 09 February 2010 |
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Imagine Durban is now working
closely with WWF/WESSA (Wildlife Society of South Africa) Ecoschools.
In its first joint initiative they will be hosting a two and a half
day conference for teachers in the eThekwini Municipality who are passionate
about developing awareness and education on all matters concerning sustainable
development. Since 2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity, the
theme of this conference highlights “Biodiversity and Ecosystem services
– supporting Teaching and Learning”. You are invited to take advantage/
participate/ share and learn from the Eco-Schools Team of vast experiences.
The details of the conference are as follows:
Date : 3-5 March 2010
Venue : Chatsworth Youth Centre,
R K Khan Circle, (above Chatsworth Town Centre)
Event : 2010 Eco-Schools Conference
(KwaZulu-Natal region)
Cost : R800 per person (incl
vat)*
*(A limited number
of concessions are available to teachers from disadvantaged schools)
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