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Experiences in Greening the Moses Mabhida Stadium Print
Posted by Margaret McKenzie   
Thursday, 04 March 2010

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:

  1. Centralised air conditioning chillers
  2. Water heating heat pumps
  3. Efficient luminaires
  4. Lighting control system
  5. Management of cooking and mechanical loads
  6. Energy management with the use of meters
  7. Variable speed drives on electric motors
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Open Forum on the Greening of Moses Mabhida Stadium Print
Posted by Dorothy Lutchmiah   
Monday, 22 February 2010

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) Print
Posted by Imagine Durban Webmaster   
Tuesday, 16 February 2010

 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 Print
Posted by Imagine Durban Webmaster   
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.

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Calling all educators in the eThekwini Municipality Print
Posted by Hyacinthia Naidoo   
Tuesday, 09 February 2010

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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