Planned water supply maintenance for 17 to 20 March 2025
14 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 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.
Mfuleni, Driftsands and Khayelitsha
The water supply to these areas will be shut off temporarily from 10:00 until 13:00 on Monday, 17 March 2025. This will enable the maintenance team to do an assessment of the valves leading off the 1065mm diameter water supply and the areas that will be impacted by the actual shut-off from 08:00 until 20:00 on Thursday, 20 March 2025. The impacted areas could unfortunately not be reduced due to a limited number of control valves on this bulk water supply network. Water tankers will be made available to provide water for domestic use where required.
Bishop Lavis, Klipkop, Parow Valley, Parow Industria and Ravensmead
The water supply to these areas will be shut off temporarily from 11:00 until 14:00 on Tuesday, 18 March 2025. This will enable the maintenance team to do an assessment of the areas that will be impacted by the actual shut-off from 08:00 on Thursday, 20 March 2025, until 08:00 on Saturday, 22 March 2025. This shut-off will allow for the safe installation of two 535mm diameter water meters in the newly installed chamber at the Tygerberg Reservoir. Alternate water supply will be rerouted to the affected areas during this period albeit at lower than usual pressure. In some instances, the water may also be slightly discoloured for a brief period due to the changeover of supply.
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.
End
Published by:
Media Office, City of Cape Town
