# The KwaZulu-Natal Human Settlements Department has confirmed the 33-million-rand purchase of Montclair Lodge from Transnet to house flood victims. MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, says the 268-room facility with 600-bed capacity will be refurbished at a cost of 35-million-rand, with occupancy expected by December or January 2026. He confirmed that an engineer will assess the property by end-July while the Housing Development Agency will manage the facility:
KZN Human Settlements acquires Montclair Lodge for flood victims [SOUND]
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