A 10-hour water shutdown is scheduled for Tuesday in these Cape Town areas
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has planned essential maintenance in various areas, resulting in water shutdowns.
Temporary water supply disruptions and shutdowns are expected in several areas due to scheduled essential maintenance work by the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate.
This crucial upkeep aims to enhance the city’s water-supply infrastructure, promising long-term benefits for residents.
WATER SHUTDOWNS ON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY
Residents of Heron Park, Blue Waters, Imhoffs Farm, Ocean View, Kommetjie, Scarborough, and Masiphumelele will experience water shut-offs from 8:00 to 18:00 on Tuesday, 16 July.
The maintenance team will replace a 400mm diameter valve on the main pipeline. They will connect a new pipeline to the existing infrastructure. Residents are urged to store water in clean, sealed containers ahead of time to minimise inconvenience.
Furthermore, on Wednesday, 17 July, water supply to areas bounded by Jip De Jager Drive, Eksteen and Laurel Streets, and south towards the N1 in Loevenstein, will be interrupted from 9:00 to 18:00.
This disruption is necessary to install a 160mm diameter control valve on the Bosica Street pipeline, aiming to reduce the impact of future shut-offs.
WATER DISRUPTIONS
In Site C, Khayelitsha, a pressure reducing valve (PRV) on the main water supply will be relocated from 10:00 to 17:00 on Thursday, 18 July 2024. During this period, water tankers will be available. Residents should store water in advance to ensure minimal disruption.
Furthermore, on the same day, Claremont will see water supply disruptions from 9:00 to 18:00 for the installation of two new connections and two control valves on the main supply in Main Road.
Moreover, areas affected include those bounded by San Souci Street, the railway line, Stellenberg Avenue, and Cavendish Street. Some residents may experience no water, while others might have low pressure.
PREPARING FOR DISRUPTIONS
Cape Town residents are encouraged to store enough water in clean, sealed containers. To also keep taps closed to prevent water loss or damage when supply resumes.
The City emphasised, “This critical maintenance work is done on our water-supply infrastructure to benefit customers.”
The Directorate’s proactive maintenance program aims to ensure the future continuity of water supply by addressing unaccounted-for water.
Additionally, residents should be aware that work sites are considered construction zones and are off-limits to the public. Maintenance work can sometimes extend beyond planned hours if complications arise. After supply restoration, water might appear discolored. That is due to trapped air but will clear if left standing.