Planned water supply maintenance from 7 to 10 September
06 September 2024
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions. 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 ideally be stored in clean, sealed containers.
Planned maintenance work will result in water supply disruption to these areas:
Plumstead
The Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing an emergency shut-off on the 535mm diameter water main in Burnham Road, Plumstead from 09:00 until 18:00 on Saturday, 7 September 2024 to repair a leak. This will result in the area bounded by Main Road, Old Kendal Road, Boundary Road, Burnham Road, St Joans Road and Timour Hall Road being without water or receiving water at lower pressure during the repairs. Affected consumers are kindly requested to store enough water in clean sealed containers in advance.
Golden Acres – Somerset West
The Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing a test shut-off on the water supply to the area between Juliana Street and Lourensford Road from 09:00 until 12:00 on Tuesday, 10 September 2024. This will enable the maintenance team to safely do an assessment of the existing water supply infrastructure in the area in preparation for repairs to be done. Affected consumers are kindly requested to store enough water in clean sealed containers in advance.
Montclair – Somerset West
The Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing a test shut-off on the water supply to the area between Irene Road, Rue New Orleans Street and Hoëveld Road from 09:00 until 12:00 on Tuesday, 10 September 2024. This will enable the maintenance team to safely do an assessment of the existing water supply infrastructure in the area in preparation for repairs to be done. Affected consumers are kindly requested to store enough water in clean sealed containers in advance.
Constantia and Tokai including Steenberg Golf Estate
The Water and Sanitation Directorate will be shutting off the 535mm diameter water main opposite the Greenbelt in Lower Constantia from 09:00 until 23:00 on Tuesday, 10 September 2024. This will enable the maintenance team to safely repair a severe leak on the pipeline. Affected residents in this area are also advised to store water in clean sealed containers in advance.
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
