Emergency water maintenance under way in Constantia: 12 December 2023
12 December 2023
The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate is actively addressing water service disruptions in Constantia Nek. While critical maintenance work is under way on the water infrastructure, residents may experience temporary water supply disruptions. The City deeply regrets any inconvenience caused and appreciates residents' understanding during this critical process.
Our maintenance teams are on-site, attending to the water outages affecting Constantia Nek and Rhodes Drive in Constantia.
Recent inspections indicate that there are no bursts along the water line supplying the Constantia Nek Reservoir after thorough assessments last night. Teams subsequently found faults with the Constantia Nek reservoir pumps and Mechanical Technicians are on site addressing the problems.
A tanker is stationed at the Constantia Nek Circle to provide interim water supply until the situation is resolved.
The City acknowledges the inconvenience and remains committed to resolving the matter promptly. Updates will be provided to keep residents informed of the progress of repairs. We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this emergency maintenance period.
What residents need to know about larger-scale planned water supply disruptions:
- Careful consideration has been given to the planning of this work to ensure where possible that it is being done at a time that is least disruptive to the water supply.
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All sites where water and sanitation repairs and upgrades are conducted are deemed construction sites and, as such, are off-limits to members of the public.
- Sometimes the maintenance work can be more complex than anticipated, which means the work could take longer.
- For a short period after the supply has been restored, the water may be discoloured or look milky. This is because of trapped air in the pipes. If left to stand in a glass, the appearance will become clear, like normal.
For updates on the maintenance work (and location of tankers where applicable), follow @CityofCTAlerts which is a City of Cape Town Twitter account.
How residents are advised to prepare for planned water supply disruptions:
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Store enough water in clean, sealed containers in advance for use during this period.
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Keep your taps closed to prevent any water loss and/or damage when the water supply is restored.
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Published by:
City of Cape Town, Media Office
