Planned water supply maintenance for 1 and 2 April 2025
30 March 2025
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption. This critical maintenance work is done on our water supply infrastructure to benefit customers. Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to take note of the work that will take place and prepare accordingly.
Maintenance work, including pipe and valve installations, repairs and replacements
Residents are advised to store enough water in advance, as a precautionary measure. Water should be stored in clean, sealed containers.
Planned maintenance work will result in water supply disruption to these areas:
Somerset Ridge, Westridge and Garden Village (Somerset West)
The water supply to these areas will be shut off temporarily from 09:00 until 16:00 on Tuesday, 1 April 2025. This will enable the safe installation of a control valve on the corner of Disa Street and West Street in Westridge. The water supply, in this instance, unfortunately has to be shut off at the reservoir and this new valve will reduce the impacted area during future shut-offs.
Large part of Simon’s Town
The water supply to a large part of Simon’s Town will be shut off temporarily from 08:00 until 17:00 on Wednesday, 2 April 2025. This will enable the safe connection of the newly-installed water pipelines along Wickboom Lane, Thomas Street, Water Lane and Rickett’s Close to the existing water supply infrastructure.
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 sincerely regrets any inconvenience.
What residents need to know about larger-scale planned water supply disruptions:
1. Careful consideration has been given to the planning of this work to ensure it is being done at a time that is least disruptive to the water supply.
2. All sites where water and sanitation repairs and upgrades are conducted are deemed to be construction sites and, as such, are off-limits to members of the public.
3. Sometimes the maintenance work can be more complex than anticipated, which means the work could take longer.
4. 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 X account.
How residents are advised to prepare for planned water supply disruptions:
1. Store enough water in clean, sealed containers in advance for use during this period.
2. Keep your taps closed to prevent any water loss and/or damage when the water supply is restored.
Published by:
City of Cape Town, Media Office
