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Roodeplaat Dam will be transformed for World Rowing Masters Regatta 2023

Roodeplaat Dam is situated 22km north-east of Tshwane and is the main rowing venue in Gauteng, often referred to as the home of South African rowing. In 2023, the World Rowing Masters Regatta will be held at Roodeplaat Dam. There are a number of infrastructure projects planned at Roodeplaat to get ready for World Rowing Masters Regatta 2023. These projects are needed to realise our vision of creating a world-class water sports centre, that leaves a lasting legacy for South African rowing.

PROGRESS ON KEY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS

Updated 17 September 2023

Improvement Priority
Installation of new rowing course: start pontoons and start tower have been installed and tested at the recent test event. The cross cables to secure the course have been installed, and the aligning of the buoys is being completed. The aligner pontoon and ferry pontoon are also in position. 1
Control of Water Hyacinth:  The rowing course is clear of water hyacinth due to the large team removing the weed manually. This team is ensuring that the dam remains clear of hyacinth and are also helping clear the weed in the other parts of the dam. 2
Reinforcement of embankment and build of new jetties: New jetties or pontoons was a pre-requisite to host the World Rowing Masters Regatta. Four new jetties were installed, the existing jetties were refurbished, new embankments were built to hold the jetties, and the bank was rehabilitated and planted with sedges according to the Department of Water and Sanitation requirements. Blade racks were installed above the rehabilitated banks between the jetties. 3
Resurfacing of roads: The roads within the Roodeplaat reserve are being fixed, and the roads to the rowing centre have been completed. The road within the rowing centre between the gate and the slipway and the road in front of the boat sheds have been paved. The road to the finish tower has been paved. 4
Upgrade of sewerage system: The sewerage system has been upgraded. The effluent from the septic tanks is pumped to an oxidation pond up the hill. This has increased the capacity of the sewerage system and the effluent is processed naturally. The oxidation pond will be planted with sedges to cleanse the water and provide a wetland haven for birds and other wildlife. The Holy Rosary/St Albans sewerage and waste pipes have also been connected to the main sewerage system. 5
Upgrade of water reticulation system: The water supply has been converted to a dual water system. All the toilets and urinals have been changed and are now flushed with dam water to reduce the demand on the borehole water supply. This has reduced the use of borehole water by half. 6
Build of new parking area: The new parking area has been completed and has been used during the last few regattas that were held at Roodeplaat Dam. 7
Improvements to ablution facilities: The top toilet block has been refurbished for use by spectators. The included fixing the roof, replacing all the basins and toilets, tiling the floor, adding new windows, replacing doors, fixing the lights, and painting. The North and South toilet blocks within the rowing area have been upgraded. The VIP toilets in the clubhouse have been completely renovated. (100%) 8
Improvements to venue infrastructure: A concrete slab has been built between the clubhouse and the deck. New doors in the clubhouse lead directly onto this new extended deck, and this also provides an additional boat house underneath. Additional boat racks have been installed, and the existing boat racks have been moved to accommodate more boats. A new fence has been erected around the rowing venue. The kitchen and pantry in clubhouse have been upgraded and are ready for new kitchen equipment. The entire electrical system on the property has been revamped. The buildings have also been painted. 9
Progress

Updated: 17 September 2023

Installation of new rowing course

100%

Control of Water Hyacinth

100%

Reinforcement of embankment, build of new jetties

100%

Resurfacing of roads

100%

Upgrade of sewerage system

100%

Upgrade of water reticulation system

100%

Build of new parking area

100%

Improvement to ablution facilities

100%

Improvement to venue infrastructure

100%

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