organizationGovernment/Public InfrastructureSouth Africa

Department of Public Works

The national government department responsible for public works in South Africa.

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) is a national-level government entity in South Africa. It is responsible for the management and maintenance of the state's infrastructure and public works projects.

As a national department, it operates at a significant scale, overseeing government buildings and infrastructure across the country. Innovations in this space are relevant to the department to improve the efficiency and management of state assets.

Ideas that could help Department of Public Works

TAC-Filtered Urban Drainage Systems
Specialized filtration inserts for storm drains designed to capture a diverse range of toxic tire-additive quinones, including 6PPD-Q and newly identified PTPD-Q. The system utilizes a multi-layered approach to balance chemical adsorption with the physical challenges of urban sediment clogging.
Why it helps: Can reduce the toxic load of road runoff entering city waterways, meeting stricter environmental regulations.