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Cape Town is experiencing a serious water shortage due to insufficient rainfall and fast declining dam levels. We all need to THINK WATER.

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Residential water restrictions explained

Insufficient rainfall and fast declining dam levels have led to the current drought in Cape Town. We need to work together to change the way we use our water

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Day Zero Dashboard

Day Zero- the day we may all have to queue for water.

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Commercial water restrictions explained

Insufficient rainfall and fast declining dam levels have led to the current drought in Cape Town. We need to work together to change the way we use our water

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Water saving toolkits

To help you spread the word, we have created water-saving information packs for your home, business and hospitality industry.

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Loadshedding

Loadshedding power outages generally last for about 2 hours and 30 minutes, with one area being affected at a time during stage 1 and four areas being affected at a time during stage 3b.

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Drought action: Pressure management in Bellville, Bellville South, Durbanville, Kuils River, Eikenbosch areas

Pressure-related work is planned to take place in the Kuils River and Eikenbosch areas

<p>Zero pressure testing will be taking place on:<br> </p><ul><li><div style="text-align:left;">19 June 2018: Blomtuin (Bellville CBD) between 20:00 and 04:00</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">21 June 2018: Sacks Circle (Bellville South) between 20:00 and 04:00</div></li><li><div style="text-align:left;">23 June 2018: Vierlanden, Durmonte, Klein Nederburg, Bergsig and Wellway Park in the Durbanville area </div></li></ul><p> <br>Pressure-related work is also planned to take place in the Kuils River and Eikenbosch areas on Thursday 21 June 2018 from 10:00 to 16:00. These areas are bounded by Langverwacht Road to the north, Foxhound Road to the west, Manhattan Road to the east and Simmons Road to the south. <br> <br>The City has identified 25 areas across the city that could benefit from this technology over the coming months and contractors have been brought in to speed up the programme.<br> <br>Not only does pressure management generally lower consumption by reducing the rate at which water flows to properties, it also reduces leaks and pipe bursts by better ensuring that pressure remains within levels that the pipework can tolerate, and reduces the rate of loss from leaks and bursts. <br> <br>Please store only up to 10 litres of water for essential usage if required. However, residents living in the affected areas are urged not to stockpile large volumes of municipal water. This is because if there are any significant service interruptions, they are not expected to be in effect for long periods. <br> <br>Please also keep taps closed to prevent water damage in the event of water being restored after a disruption. <br> <br>At all times careful consideration will be given to ensure minimal disruption to the water supply in the affected areas. <br> <br>The City regrets any inconvenience caused. </p><p><br><strong>End</strong><br></p>

2018-06-18T22:00:00Z

Mayco approves policy amendment to divest from fossil fuel assets in favour of greener and cleaner investment

Mayco approves policy amendment in favour of greener and cleaner fuel investments.

<div>Today Mayco recommended an important amendment to the City’s Cash Management and Investment Policy sending a strong message that the City of Cape Town is serious about the sustainability of our city in every aspect.</div><div></div><div> </div><div>Mayco approved an amendment to the policy in line with the City’s decision to divest from fossil fuel assets and companies in favour of greener and cleaner investments to further our vision of a sustainable future. </div><div></div><div> </div><div>The amendment states that the City is not permitted to invest in instruments which consist of assets and activities whose value is realised through the release of unmitigated high levels of carbon dioxide. </div><div></div><div> </div><div>On 27 July 2017, Council resolved that the Climate Change Policy be adopted and that policies be amended to support this initiative.</div><div></div><div> </div><div>In keeping with legislative and operational requirements, the investment committee has the responsibility to ensure that the City's Cash Management and Investment Policy is compliant with latest statutes and operational developments. </div><div></div><div> </div><div>This policy is a working document that needs to be constantly reviewed and updated. The last update of the policy was in October 2015.</div><div></div><div> </div><div>The policy has now been amended to incorporate the recommendation from the City's Climate Change Policy. </div><div></div><div> </div><div>The policy states that steps should be taken to sustainably manage the City’s investments and to divest from direct investments in instruments which consist of assets and activities whose value is realized through the release of unmitigated high levels of carbon dioxide.</div><div></div><div> </div><div>The proposed amendments to the policy served before the Policy Coordinating Committee (PCC) and were supported. </div><div></div><div> </div><div>Following Mayco’s recommendation today, it will serve before Council at the end of July for adoption. </div><div><br><strong>End </strong></div>

2018-06-18T22:00:00Z

Drought action: Pressure management-related operations in Woodstock, Salt River

Pressure management-related operations in Woodstock, Salt River

<p>Pressure management-related work is scheduled to take place in the Woodstock and Salt River area, which is bounded by Strand Road to the north, Nelson Road to the west, Albert Road and Liesbeek Parkway to the east and Alma Road to the south from tomorrow, Tuesday 19 June 2018 until Sunday 24 June 2018.</p><p>Please store only up to 10 litres of water for essential usage if required. However, residents living in the affected area are urged not to stockpile large volumes of municipal water. This is because if there are any significant service interruptions, they are not expected to be in effect for long periods.</p><p>Please also keep taps closed to prevent water damage in the event of water being restored after a disruption.</p><p>At all times careful consideration will be given to ensure minimal disruption to the water supply in the affected areas. The City regrets any inconvenience caused. These operations are part of our efforts to preserve available water and to give our dams the best chance at significant recovery over the coming rainy season.</p><p><strong>End</strong></p>

2018-06-18T22:00:00Z

City of Cape Town intends to advertise tenders for the design and construction of aquifer recharge treatment plants

The following proposed aquifer recharge treatment plants are to be designed and constructed by the tendering entity appointed

<p>This is a notice in terms of Section 80 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act. <br><br><strong>The following proposed aquifer recharge treatment plants are to be designed and constructed by the tendering entity appointed:</strong><br><br> (ML= Mega litres)</p><ul><li>36 ML/per day plant at the Cape Flats Waste Water Treatment Works</li><li>22 ML/per day plant at Mitchells Plain</li><li>16 ML/per day plant at Borcherd’s Quarry</li></ul><p>Please note that the final flow rates in the tender may differ from these figures.</p><p>The tender for each of the above-mentioned plants will be advertised in the form of one tender document.</p><h3>Important information</h3><h4> Advertisement dates:</h4><p>It is estimated that the tenders will be advertised in July or August 2018. </p><h4> Requirements:</h4><p>The envisioned entity will be a mechanical and electrical contracting firm with experience in the design and construction of direct and indirect potable reuse schemes.<br><br>The civil work will be undertaken by a civil engineering subcontractor. <br><br>No design expertise are required for the civil works as this will be designed by the civil engineering consultant and priced in the conventional SANS 1200 format.</p><h4> Contractor grading designation:</h4><p> It is estimated that the Construction Industry Development Board's (CIDB) contractor grading designation will be as follows:</p> <span> <div class="mobile-scroll"><table> <caption>CIDB Contractor Grading</caption> <thead><tr><th>Contractor</th><th>Grading</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Main contractor</td><td style="text-align:center;">9ME</td></tr><tr><td>Civil subcontractor</td><td style="text-align:center;">8CE<br></td></tr></tbody></table></div></span> <h4> Multi-barrier treatment trains: </h4><p>Tenderers prices (based on the treatment trains) will be as follows:<br><br> Mechanical Filtration > Ozone/BAC > GAC > UV/AOP > Pumping </p><h4> Services to be provided by tenderer:</h4><p> The Design and Build of the Mechanical and Electrical works together with the construction of the Civil Works.</p> <span> <div class="notification with-heading dark-copy pink bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border"> <i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Please note</h4><p>Due to the urgency of water situation, prospective tenderers are advised to prepare themselves accordingly . </p></div></div></span> <h3>Contact us</h3><p>Please note that the consultants will not discuss procurement or contractual matters, but only technical matters that relate to the prospective tenderers ability to prepare themselves for a response to the tender when advertised. They will also not be permitted to discuss or comment on changes to the treatment trains.</p> <span> <div class="mobile-scroll"> <table style="width:347px;height:402px;"> <caption> For technical queries only, contact the following consultants:</caption> <thead><tr><th style="width:338px;">Area</th><th style="width:373px;">Consultant details</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="height:226px;width:338px;">Cape Flats/Mitchells Plain</td><td style="height:226px;width:373px;"><p> <strong>Pierre Marais</strong><br> Water and Wastewater Engineer<br><br><em>Telephone:<br><a>021 880 1829</a><br> Email:<br><em><a href="mailto:pierre@w%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8Bast%E2%80%8Bewater.co.za">pierre@wastewater.co.za</a></em></em></p> <em> </em></td></tr><tr><td style="width:338px;">Borcherds Quarry</td><td style="width:373px;"><p> <b>Chris Wise</b><br> JG Afrika<br><br><em>Telephone:<br><a>021 530 1800</a><br> Email:<br> <a href="mailto:wisec@jgafrika.com">wisec@jgafrika.com</a></em></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></span>

2018-06-17T22:00:00Z

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Apply for exemption from water restrictions

All water users are encouraged to save water and adhere to water restrictions, but exemption is approved in special circumstances.

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Saving water in the home

Water is a precious resource and since we are in the midst of a serious drought we all have to learn how to use it carefully. Every action each of us takes to save water in our home makes a difference!

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Alternative water sources for the home

The City is promoting the responsible use of alternative water, including grey water, rainwater, and groundwater from boreholes/well points.

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Saving water in your business or organisation

Water is a precious resource and since we are in the midst of a serious drought we all have to learn how to use it carefully. Every action each of us takes to save water makes a difference!

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Alternative and recycled water sources for your organisation

The City is promoting the responsible use of alternative water sources that help to minimise the amount of drinking water used from our dams, which is important during a drought.

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Dam levels

The dam levels are critical for Cape Town’s water supply and are a key contributor to the Day Zero water dashboard

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The City's Budget 2018-2019

The City of Cape Town's budget reflects its key policy decisions and priorities, determines rates increases and indicates where money will be spent on programmes and services.

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Loadshedding

Loadshedding power outages generally last for about 2 hours and 30 minutes, with one area being affected at a time during stage 1 and four areas being affected at a time during stage 3b.

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Water map

The City of Cape Town’s water map provides information on household water use, treated effluent collection points and water pressure management zones.

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