| Planned water maintenance to conduct pipe repairs in Hout Bay on Wednesday 24 April | Planned water maintenance to conduct pipe repairs in Hout Bay on Wednesday 24 April | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20news.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | <p>The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in areas in Hout Bay, which will result in water supply disruptions. The City regrets the inconvenience caused as valve leaks and pressure in the reticulation system are improved, following the installation of new HDPE pipe sections. <br></p> | <p>In the next few months, multiple open-trench excavations for pipe installation and maintenance will be visible in Victorskloof and the Valley Area. Currently work is concentrated along Valley Road, near the intersection at Martingale Avenue.</p><p>As part of this critical infrastructure upgrade, water supply will be shut off for work to be conducted safely.</p><p><strong>Residents are advised that the next water supply shut off is planned from 08:00 – 20:00 on Wednesday 24 April</strong>. The City needs to repair a slight leak detected on the flange of the 250mm water main in Valley Road. </p><p>Repairs will result in water supply disruption to the following areas: </p><ul><li>Victorskloof (i.e. Martingale Avenue, Welbevind Road, Victorskloof Road, Mangold, Surcingle Avenue, Monterey Road, Almond Close, Stirrup Lane, Sadlers Row and Sadlers Close)</li><li>Kenrock Estate, Stoneybrook Estate and Avignon Estate</li><li>From Disa River Road towards Park Avenue </li></ul><p>The City encourages residents to store water in preparation for the shut off, as well as to track updates on the official @CityofCTAlerts page on X (Twitter).</p><p>Two water tankers will be stationed along Valley Road (one at Kenrock Estate and another past Martingale Avenue), as an alternative water supply.</p><p>At this stage, initial assessments indicate that minor repairs to a torn gasket are required. The appointed contractor will have to confirm these findings, in order to determine the full extent of repairs needed once the flange is opened. </p><p>Communication will be issued via speed notices in local community WhatsApp groups as well as, in the event that the water disruption period is extended.</p><table cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-default"><tbody><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:100%;"><p><strong>What residents need to know about larger-scale planned water supply disruptions:</strong></p><ul><li>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.</li><li>Sometimes the maintenance work can be more complex than anticipated, which means the work could take longer.</li><li>For updates on the maintenance work (and location of tankers where applicable), follow @CityofCTAlerts which is a City of Cape Town X account (formerly Twitter).</li></ul><p><strong>How residents are advised to prepare for planned water supply disruptions:</strong></p><ul><li>Store enough water in clean, sealed containers in advance for use during this period</li><li>Keep your taps closed to prevent any water loss and/or damage when the water supply is restored.</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p><strong>End</strong></p><p><br></p> | 2024-04-22T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#e938824e-250c-49c3-b7f5-3ea9336e2e9f;L0|#0e938824e-250c-49c3-b7f5-3ea9336e2e9f|Hout Bay;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#42305b06-67ec-4657-9272-641a0ea14201;L0|#042305b06-67ec-4657-9272-641a0ea14201|water supply;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | 0 |
