| Planned water supply maintenance: 5 - 8 December 2023 | Planned water supply maintenance: 5 - 8 December 2023 | | <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 the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions. The City sincerely regrets any inconvenience caused. This critical 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. <br></p> | <p><br></p><p></p><p>This work will result in water supply disruptions in these areas:</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Zero-pressure tests (ZPT) and conditional assessments</strong></span></p><p> </p><p><strong>Somerset West, Stuart's Hill, Martinville, Die Wingerd, Greenway Rise and Lionviham (Bizweni - Somerset West)</strong><br> Zero-pressure testing will be done on the water supply network in these areas <strong>from 21:00 on Thursday, 7 December 2023, overnight until 04:00 on Friday, 8 December 2023.</strong></p><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Pressure management installations and operations</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>Zero-pressure testing and step-testing are part of the installation process for pressure management technology. Tests are done in advance to see if any unmapped inflows need to be considered before installing smart pressure-reducing valves. </p><p> </p><p>In these affected areas, some residents may experience low water pressure, and some may have no water coming out of their taps for some time during this overnight testing period. It is not possible to predict which areas or streets will experience disruptions. </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Conditional testing on the other hand ensures that the pressure-reducing valves (PRVs) in the water supply network are operating effectively and managing the pressures at the determined settings to preserve the lifespan of the pipeline and reduce the occurrence of water wastage resulting from pipe bursts. Pressure fluctuations may be experienced, but will be minimised as far as possible.</p><p> </p><p>This work forms part of the City's Water Demand Management Strategy. Managing water pressure more effectively reduces the possibility of pipe bursts and water wastage.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Maintenance work – Pipe and valve installations, repairs and replacements</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>This work will result in the water supply disruption to these areas: </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Part of Goodwood</strong><br><strong> </strong>The water supply to the area bounded by Voortrekker Road, Jakes Gerwel Drive, the Railway line and Alice Street will be shut off <strong>from 09:00 until 17:00 on Tuesday, 5 December 2023.</strong> This will enable the maintenance team to do a tie-in of the newly installed water supply pipeline to the existing infrastructure. <br><br><strong>Site C (Khayelitsha)</strong><br><strong> </strong>The water supply to this area will be shut off temporarily <strong>from 09:00 and 18:00 on Tuesday, 5 December 2023.</strong> This will enable the maintenance team to safely do the replacement of the defective 200mm diameter water meter. It will result in the disruption of the water supply for the duration of the work. Water tankers will provide water for domestic consumption where required. </p><p><br><strong>Large part of Gordon's Bay (Dobson)</strong><br><strong> </strong>The water supply to a large part of Gordon's Bay bounded by Sir Lowry's Pass Road, Dennehoek Road, Disa Road and the Coastline will be shut off <strong>from 08:00 until 18:00 on </strong><strong>Wednesday, 6 </strong><strong>December 2023</strong><strong> and again from 08:00 until 18:00 on Thursday, 7 December 2023.</strong> This will enable the maintenance team to do a tie-in of the newly installed pipe section onto the existing water supply infrastructure. Residents are kindly requested to store enough water in advance for domestic consumption.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Plumstead </strong><br>The water supply to Plumstead bounded by Dick Burton Road, Prince George Drive, Victoria Road and the Railway Line will be shut off intermittently <strong>from 09:00 until 17:00 on Tuesday, 5 December 2023.</strong> This will enable the maintenance team to repair and replace valves and fire hydrants on the water supply network in the area. Adjacent roads may also be affected. <br><br><strong>Southfield </strong><br>The water supply to Southfield bounded by Murdine Road, Victoria Road and De Waal Road will be shut of intermittently <strong>from 09:00 until 17:00 on Thursday, 7 December 2023.</strong> This will enable the maintenance team to repair and replace valves and fire hydrants on the water supply network in the area. Adjacent roads may also be affected. </p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Westlake Industrial </strong><br>The water supply to this area will be shut off <strong>from 09:00 until 18:00 on Wednesday, 6 December 2023.</strong> This will enable the maintenance team to lower a section of the pipeline from the reservoir to the Westlake Industrial area in the vicinity of Stonehurst Estate. </p><p style="text-align:justify;">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. </p><p>The City sincerely regrets any inconvenience caused.<br></p><table cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-default"><tbody><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:100%;"><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>What residents need to know about larger-scale planned water supply disruptions:</strong></span></p><ol style="list-style-type:decimal;"><li>Careful consideration has been given to the planning of this work to ensure it is <strong>being done at a time that is least disruptive</strong> to the water supply.</li><li><strong>All sites where water and sanitation repairs and upgrades are conducted</strong> are deemed to be construction sites and, as such, <strong>are off-limits to members of the public.</strong></li><li>Sometimes the <strong>maintenance work can be more complex than anticipated, which means the work could take longer.</strong></li><li>For a short period <strong>after the supply has been restored, the water may be discoloured or look milky.</strong> This is because of trapped air in the pipes. If left to stand in a glass, the appearance will become clear, like normal.</li></ol><p>For updates on the maintenance work <strong>(and</strong> <strong>location of tankers</strong> <strong>where applicable)</strong>, follow <strong>@CityofCTAlerts</strong><strong> </strong>which is a City of Cape Town Twitter account.</p><p> <br></p><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>How residents are advised to prepare for planned water supply disruptions:</strong></span></p><ol style="list-style-type:decimal;"><li><strong>Store enough water in clean, sealed containers in advance</strong> for use during this period.</li><li><strong>Keep your taps closed</strong> to prevent any water loss and/or damage when the water supply is restored.</li></ol><p> <br></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br></p><p><strong>End</strong><br></p> | 2023-12-04T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#a3ac5825-3464-4e1b-a58b-75c8b257d806;L0|#0a3ac5825-3464-4e1b-a58b-75c8b257d806|water ＆ sanitation;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#36a1168d-a508-46b6-bc80-b2e9f2f35a0b;L0|#036a1168d-a508-46b6-bc80-b2e9f2f35a0b|Community and Society;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | 0 |
