City of Cape Town announces planned water outage

The City of Cape Town and the Water and Sanitation Directorate has announced planned work in various areas, leading to temporary water outages.

Expressing regret for any inconvenience caused, the city of cape town emphasises the necessity of this critical infrastructure work for the benefit of its customers.

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Cape Town residents in the affected areas are urged to take note of the scheduled work and make necessary preparations.

According to the announcement, zero-pressure tests (ZPT) and conditional assessments will be conducted on the water supply network on specific dates and locations.

AREAS AFFECTED BY THE WATER OUTAGE IN CAPE TOWN

These assessments will cover various neighborhoods and streets, including Bellville South, Beroma, Glenhaven, Labiance, Kasselsvlei, Polkadraai, Blackheath, a portion of Strand, Somerset Ridge, Westridge, Audas Estate, Cherrywood Gardens, Roundhay, Lionviham, Kalamunda, and Audas Estate in the Bizweni area.

• Tuesday, 27 February: Bellville South, Beroma, Glenhaven, Labiance, and Kasselsvlei from 10:00 until 16:00. Polkadraai, Blackheath, and a portion of Strand bounded by Algoa Street and Main Road from 9:00 until 16:00.
• Wednesday, 28 February: Somerset Ridge, Westridge, and Audas Estate in Somerset West from 9:00 until 16:00.
• Thursday, 29 February: Cherrywood Gardens, Roundhay, Lionviham, Kalamunda, and Audas Estate in the Bizweni area from 9:00 until 16:00.

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CITY OF CAPE TOWN IMPLEMENTS PRESSURE MANAGEMENT

Explaining the purpose behind the disruptions, the city of Cape Town underscores that zero-pressure testing and step-testing are crucial elements of pressure management technology installation. These tests aim to identify unmapped inflows before installing smart pressure-reducing valves.

“While these tests are essential for enhancing our water infrastructure, we understand the inconvenience they may cause to residents. We appreciate their cooperation and patience during this period of improvement,”City of Cape Town

During the testing period, residents may experience low water pressure or complete water outage without prior notice.

The city advises residents to prepare for potential disruptions and assures them of the measures taken to minimise inconvenience.