Update on planned water supply disruptions for the week ahead

08 November 2022

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, but it is imperative that it maintains its water supply infrastructure to benefit its consumers. Residents in the affected areas below are encouraged to take note of the work that will be taking place in their areas.

What residents need to know about larger-scale planned water supply disruptions:

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.
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.
Sometimes the maintenance work can be more complex than anticipated, resulting in it taking longer.
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 the location of tankers where applicable), follow @CityofCTAlerts which is a City of Cape Town Twitter account.

How residents are advised to prepare for planned water supply disruptions:

Store enough water in clean sealed containers that will last for your use during this period.
Keep your taps closed to prevent any water loss and/or damage when the water supply is restored.

Zero-Pressure Tests and Step Tests

Claremont, Newlands, Kenilworth and Wynberg

The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct zero pressure tests on the main water supply to the Claremont, Newlands, Kenilworth and Wynberg areas. This work will result in the intermittent disruption of the water supply in these areas on Thursday, 10 November 2022, from 21:00 overnight until 04:00 on Friday 11 November 2022.

Wesbank, Bardale Village, Fairdale (Delft area), Silversands, Delro Village, Hindle Park, Wimbledon Estate, Camelot, Hagley, Summerville, Fountain Village, Blue Downs, Forest village and Heights, Hillcrest Heights, Tuscany Glen, Malibu Village, Belladonna, Blue Downs CBD, The Conifers and Electric City areas

The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct zero pressure tests on the main water supply to the Wesbank, Bardale Village, Fairdale (Delft area), Silversands, Delro Village, Hindle Park, Wimbledon Estate, Camelot, Hagley, Summerville, Fountain Village, Blue Downs, Forest village and Heights, Hillcrest Heights, Tuscany Glen, Malibu Village, Belladonna, Blue Downs CBD, The Conifers and Electric City areas. This work will disrupt the water supply to this area on Thursday, 10 November 2022, from 09:00 until 16:00.

Ndabeni

The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct zero pressure tests on the main water supply to the Ndabeni area. This work will result in the intermittent disruption of the water supply in this area on Thursday, 17 November 2022, from 21:00 overnight until 04:00 on Friday 18 November 2022.

Pressure Reduction Valve (PRV) and/or flow meter installation

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.

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 impossible to predict which areas or streets will experience disruptions.

Residents are kindly advised to store water in clean, sealed containers in advance for use during this period and to ensure that their taps are closed to avoid water loss and/or damage when the supply is restored.

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.

Maintenance Work – Meter replacements

Gugulethu, Nyanga, Philippi, Brown's Farm and KTC areas

The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate will be shutting off the water supply main to the Gugulethu, Nyanga, Philippi, Brown's Farm and KTC areas on Thursday, 10 November 2022, from 21:00 overnight until 04:00 on Friday 11 November 2022. This will enable the safe replacement of a 600mm diameter bulk water meter insert on the main water supply and will result in the disruption of the water supply to the areas.

Wesbank, Bardale Village, Fairdale (Delft area), Silversands, Delro Village, Hindle Park, Wimbledon Estate, Camelot, Hagley, Summerville, Fountain Village, Blue Downs, Forest village and Heights, Hillcrest Heights, Tuscany Glen, Malibu Village, Belladonna, Blue Downs CBD, The Conifers and Electric City areas

The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate will be shutting off the water supply main to the Wesbank, Bardale Village, Fairdale (Delft area), Silversands, Delro Village, Hindle Park, Wimbledon Estate, Camelot, Hagley, Summerville, Fountain Village, Blue Downs, Forest village and Heights, Hillcrest Heights, Tuscany Glen, Malibu Village, Belladonna, Blue Downs CBD, The Conifers and Electric City areas on Tuesday, 15 November 2022, from 21:00 overnight until 04:00 on Wednesday 16 November 2022. This will enable the safe replacement of a 400mm diameter bulk water meter on the main water supply and will result in the disruption of the water supply to these areas.

This work forms part of the Water and Sanitation Directorate's proactive Bulk Water infrastructure maintenance programme which ensures the future continuity of water supply by addressing the issue of unaccounted for water.

Maintenance Work – Pipe and valve installations, repairs and replacements

Adderley Street corridor into Heerengracht Street, Cape Town areas

The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate will be shutting off the water supply main to the Adderley Street corridor from Wale Street down to Heerengracht Street up to Walter Sisulu Avenue on Sunday, 13 November 2022, from 09:00 until 18:00. This will enable the safe replacement a 325mm diameter valve on the main water supply and will result in the disruption of the water supply to the area.
Ilitha Park, Khayelitsha

The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate will be shutting off the water supply main to a portion of Ilitha Park, Khayelitsha on Tuesday, 15 November 2022, from 08:00 until 16:00. This will enable the safe installation of a 450mm diameter valve on the main water supply and will result in the disruption of the water supply to the area. A water tanker will roam in the area to provide residents with water for domestic consumption during this period.
Sarepta, Ounooiensfontein, Oakdene, Dannarand and Kalkfontein

The City's Water and Sanitation Directorate will be shutting off the water supply main to Sarepta, Ounooiensfontein, Oakdene, Dannarand and Kalkfontein on Wednesday, 16 November 2022, from 21:00 overnight until 04:00 on Thursday, 17 November 2022. This will enable the safe connection of a new 110mm diameter pipeline to the existing water supply network and will result in the disruption of the water supply to the area. A water tanker will be available in the area to provide residents with water for domestic consumption during this period.

The City sincerely regrets any inconvenience caused.

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City of Cape Town, Media Office

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