South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that demolition operations will take place at the Kanniedood and Sirheni dams in Kruger National Park between 09 and 20 March 2026. The work forms part of ongoing management efforts to remove man-made infrastructure from river systems and restore more natural water flow.
The operation will be conducted together with the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and will involve the use of controlled explosives, followed by rubble clearance and removal.
For safety reasons, certain roads in the northern part of Kruger National Park will be closed from 08 to 21 March 2026, including:
- S50 (Shingwedzi Road) between the S134 and S143 junctions
- S57 (Sirheni Road) from Shisha Crossing to the Sirheni Bush Camp detour junction
The demolition aims to remove the remaining concrete structures that were left after flood damage in 2013 and earlier partial demolitions.
Ranger teams and SANDF personnel will implement safety measures during the operation, including aerial surveillance before detonations, ground clearance to protect wildlife and visitors, wildfire response readiness, and medical teams on site.
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