2026 IMESA CONFERENCE

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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

89th IMESA Conference & Exhibition

CONFERENCE THEME: “Blueprints Reimagined Judiciously”

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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2026 IMESA CONFERENCE PAPERS

Paper #TitlePresenter/Author(s)Click to Download
Paper 1Leading calm amidst chaos: are you the Pressure cooker that is about to explode?
Christa Liebenberg Download
Paper 2Cost-effective flood forecasting for municipal Disaster management systemsShawn JohnsonDownload
Paper 3Rethinking design compliance: lessons learned To enhance flood resilience and safety E G Braune, M B Wiese, I F MalherbeDownload
Paper 4From strategy to implementation: enabling Measurable performance in the ethekwini
Water & sanitation turnaround strategy
T Hardon and R CannyDownload
Paper 5Blueprints reimagined: an integrated water Security strategy for a water-stressed Municipality – the prince albert town Case studyJ Hough and T KleynhansDownload
Paper 6Digital Enablement For Municipal Resilience: Moving Beyond Fragmented Initiatives To Practical, Phased ProgressS Jugwanth and Y HarrielallDownload
Paper 7Engineering service response to future Densification through backyard dwellers, Informal settlements and small-scale Rental unitsJohan BassonDownload
Paper 8Experimental evaluation of fly ash and steel Dust for eco-friendly mortars in low-cost Housing in south africaV Mudau, M SmitDownload
Paper 9Recent geometric design research: Extracting actionable practices for municipal Road upgradesSihle NgemaDownload
Paper 10Renavigating The Water Services Amendment Bill: Implications, Risks And Strategic Responses
Mike GreatwoodDownload
Paper 11The knowledgeable client: organisational Professionalisation as a strategic enabler of Municipal infrastructure delivery, public safety and technical governanceG Vivier and E Hermelin Download
Paper 12The public procurement act has been declared Invalid – what does this mean for a judiciously Reimagined blueprint for effective procurement?Chris WilcockDownload
Paper 13A Discussion On The Application Of Recycled Concrete Aggregate In The Built Environment
In South Africa
R Bamisaye, E Goosen and A BabafemiDownload
Paper 14Optimized flexible linings for a more Sustainable riverbank protection comparing To the traditional riprapB Jacob, T Saville, D Govender & A RahmanDownload
Paper 15Smart skies, resilient water: uavs in Infrastructure management, the role of drone Technology in advancing water and sanitation ManagementL Balakisten and S RajahDownload
Paper 16Rethinking synthetic design storms: evaluating Clipped scs-sa and bimodal rainfall events for Small urban catchments in ethekwiniJ Spooner, I Loots and J SmithersDownload
Paper 17Blueprints reimagined: preserving municipal Landfill airspace as a strategic infrastructure Asset – why the cheapest tender often creates. The most expensive landfillLeon GrobbelaarDownload
St 1Low-cost upgrades for activated Sludge plantsJ Biddle & M MasalaDownload
St 2Reimagining wastewater for direct potable Reuse – a judicious ppp approachJ Holder & S MashaDownload
St 3Reimagining urban blueprints: A nexus-driven framework for hybrid water Supply systems in water and energy-sensitive SettlementsG Ochieng, N Mkolo, O Olufayo Download

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