Eroding dam infrastructure development, maintenance systems and waste management leading to pollution are just a few of the key issues pertaining to dam management and due to this, 70%of South African dams need to be rehabilitated.

Government, dam rehabilitation divisions, water boards and skilled technical staff within the water division are hard at work to ensure that dams are maintained and rehabilitated. This conference aims to provide a platform for industry officials to share success stories of dam rehabilitation in and around Africa.