Effluent Recycling and Water Treatment Plant Upgrade

The Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC) has issued an Expression of Interest (Ref: EOI - REF - 001/26) relating to a water conservation and effluent recycling project at Glodina Towelling (Pty) Ltd, a terry towel manufacturer in Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal. Glodina weaves, dyes and finishes predominantly cotton products. The site already operates an effluent treatment plant that treats dyehouse and sizing effluent before discharge to the municipal water treatment works. The project proposes additional equipment to recycle 85% of effluent for reuse as softened feed water for the dyehouse.

The project also includes increasing the volume of water extracted from an on-site borehole. This water would be treated in a proposed new water treatment plant and used for the same dyehouse feed water purpose. Together, these measures would reduce the site's dependence on municipal water and lower the volume of effluent discharged, supporting water security and environmental compliance in a region where water supply and wastewater management are significant operational concerns.

The supporting EOI document could not be extracted, so the specific scope of works, technical specifications, estimated project value, funding structure, and the exact nature of the expressions of interest being sought (for example, financing, technology supply, engineering, or construction partners) cannot be confirmed from the available information. Interested parties should review the full EOI document (EOI.pdf) on the eTenders portal before responding and should seek clarification from the IDC on scope, eligibility, and submission requirements before the closing date of 9 November 2026.