10-hour water shutdown planned for select Cape Town areas
Parts of Cape Town will experience water supply disruptions on Tuesday, 14 January, as a result of planned maintenance.
Water supply disruptions are expected for residents and businesses in parts of Lansdowne, Hanover Park, and Wynberg on Tuesday, 14 January, due to planned maintenance work by the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate. These measures are crucial for ensuring the long-term efficiency of the water infrastructure.
Areas affected in Cape Town and water maintenance details
Water will be shut off in parts of Govan Mbeki Drive, including Lansdowne Corner Shopping Mall, the Astron Service Station, and Epilepsy SA, from 8:00 to 18:00. This maintenance involves connecting a newly installed pipeline to the existing infrastructure.
“This critical maintenance work is done on our water-supply infrastructure to benefit customers,” the City of Cape Town stated.
In Wynberg, water supply will be disrupted from 8:00 to 17:00 as teams replace a defective valve on the 225mm water main and connect it to the pipeline on Main Road. This replacement addresses an urgent issue to prevent further disruptions.
Proactive Steps for Residents
Residents are encouraged to prepare by storing sufficient water in clean, sealed containers. The city also emphasised that water may appear discoloured or milky when supply resumes due to trapped air in the pipes. Allowing the water to stand in a glass will clear up its appearance.
To avoid damages when supply is restored, residents should keep taps closed during the outage.
Long-Term Infrastructure Benefits
This maintenance is part of the City’s proactive programme to reduce unaccounted-for water losses and ensure a sustainable water supply. The Directorate assured residents that disruptions are scheduled to minimise impact.
“This work forms part of the Water and Sanitation Directorate’s proactive infrastructure maintenance and upgrade programme, which ensures the future continuity of water supply by addressing the issue of unaccounted for water,” the city added.
The City apologised for the inconvenience and acknowledged that some repairs might take longer due to unforeseen complexities. It also reminded residents to avoid construction sites, which remain off-limits to the public.