2025 IMESA CONFERENCE
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88th IMESA Conference & Exhibition
CONFERENCE THEME: “Sustainable Engineering Solutions”
The IMESA conference is an important event for all professional engineers and municipal officials who are involved in infrastructure management and service delivery. It brings together national and international delegates to share knowledge with their peers, to receive information on the latest developments and to find innovative solutions to challenges faced by all our municipalities.
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Conference Papers
| Paper # | Title | Presenter/Author(s) | Click to Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Lessons from a review of rural water and sanitation services in South Africa: 2003-2022 | David Still | Download |
| Paper 2 | A case study analysis on municipal water pipe failures | Prof JA du Plessis | Download |
| Paper 3 | How sound are the municipal foundations laid in 1998, and why is this important to local service delivery? | Dr Kevin Wall | Download |
| Paper 4 | Water Reuse and Energy Optimization at the East Bank WWTP in Buffalo City – Insights into the South African-German R&D-Project 'ecReUse' | Dr.-Ing. Manuel Krauss & Mkhuseli Nongogo | Download |
| Paper 5 | Flowing Forward: Sustainable Engineering Solutions Through Strategic MIG-Funded Refurbishments | Giselle Pillay & Thembekile Mdiya | Download |
| Paper 6 | Sustainability of Flood Studies: From Inundation Mapping to Holistic Risk Management in Prospecton, Durban | Mike Wiese & Karen King | Download |
| Paper 7 | Sustainable Engineering Solutions need an effective Public Procurement system - will the new Public Procurement Act have a positive effect on municipal procurement? | Chris Wilcock | Download |
| Paper 8 | Regionalisation of Waste Disposal: The Weskus District Case Study | Jan Palm & Chris Koch | Download |
| Paper 9 | Access to Clean Water: Lessons from the Hammanskraal Emergency Water Treatment Project | Graeme Taylor | Download |
| Paper 10 | Turn Around strategy of eThekwini Water & Sanitation Unit (as per National requirements) and Implementation Action Plan | Bhavna Soni & Truman Hardon | Download |
| Paper 11 | Transforming Waste: Sustainable Sewage Sludge Management in George Municipality | Melanie Geyer | Download |
| Paper 12 | Sustainable engineering sanitation innovations for improving municipal sanitation service delivery | Phillip Majeke | Download |
| Paper 13 | Advancing Sustainable Water Management through Smart Metering, AC Pipeline Replacement, and Infrastructure Catalysts in UMDM | Andria Munien & Noelene Rangasamy | Download |
| Paper 14 | Improving Culvert Capacity through Inlet Modifications for Sustainable Adaptation to Increasing Flood Risks | Maria Dorothea Giliomee & Ione Loots | Download |
| Paper 15 | Water Monitoring System for Data-Driven Operations in Barrydale | Frankie A'Bear | Download |
| Paper 16 | Improved municipal stormwater and flood management in changing climatic conditions | Matt Braune & Munyaradzi Rupende | Download |
| Paper 17 | Municipal readiness level for an ageing and deteriorating pavement network for maintenance prioritization | Ashiel Rampersad | Download |
Best papers presented at the 2024 IMESA conference:
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BEST PAPER PRESENTED : PAPER 11 – MELANIE GEYER IMESA Member
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BEST PAPER PRESENTED : PAPER 4 MANUEL KRAUSS (NON IMESA MEMBER) & MKHUSELI NONGOGO (IMESA MEMBER)
IMESA ANNUAL CONFERENCES
IMESA’s annual conference is a pivotal gathering for municipal engineering professionals looking to deepen their expertise and expand their networks. This essential event provides a comprehensive platform where attendees can engage with the latest research and industry trends through insightful paper presentations. Additionally, the conference includes product exhibitions that showcase innovative engineering solutions, offering firsthand exposure to cutting-edge technologies. Beyond educational sessions, the conference fosters a collaborative environment where engineers, municipal representatives, and industry experts come together to exchange ideas and strategies. This interaction not only enriches professional knowledge but also encourage meaningful connections that can lead to impactful collaborations. By participating in IMESA’s conference, attendees stay informed about emerging trends and actively contribute to advancing municipal engineering practices. Whether through discussions, networking, or exposure to new technologies, participants gain valuable insights and practical strategies to address complex challenges in the field
Have You Secured Your CPD Certificate From The Recent IMESA Conference?
If not, contact Debbie Anderson – conference@imesa.org.za for more information.
Have You Secured Your CPD Certificate From The Recent IMESA Conference?
If not, contact Debbie Anderson – conference@imesa.org.za for more information.