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    Planned water supply maintenance for 22 to 30 June 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 22 to 30 June 2026

    22 June 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas

    Innovative sanitation system to boost dignity in Khayelitsha as City marks World Toilet Day

    Innovative sanitation system to boost dignity in Khayelitsha as City marks World Toilet Day

    19 November 2025

    World Toilet Day is observed each year on 19 November to bring attention to the lack of toilets for billions of people globally.

    Brutus, Rondevlei’s first and famous hippo, passed away

    Brutus, Rondevlei’s first and famous hippo, passed away

    16 November 2025

    Brutus, the first hippo to be reintroduced into the Western Cape in 300 years, passed away last week.

    High-tech toilet pilot marks new era for 7de Laan informal settlement

    High-tech toilet pilot marks new era for 7de Laan informal settlement

    02 September 2025

    ​Residents of 7de Laan informal settlement in Strandfontein are the latest beneficiaries of a high-tech, off-grid sanitation solution

    Water and Sanitation spends 94,1% of its capital budget

    Water and Sanitation spends 94,1% of its capital budget

    18 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town's Water and Sanitation Directorate has delivered outstanding results for the 2024/2025 financial year

    New high-tech trucks power up Cape Town’s water and sanitation response

    New high-tech trucks power up Cape Town’s water and sanitation response

    11 August 2025

    This investment made during the 2024/2025 financial year is a key part of ensuring reliable, efficient and sustainable water and sanitation services citywide.

    Residents updated on City’s multi-pronged effort to improve water quality in Milnerton Lagoon

    Residents updated on City’s multi-pronged effort to improve water quality in Milnerton Lagoon

    06 March 2025

    The City acknowledges the frustration experienced by residents living near the Milnerton lagoon and is making every effort to find solutions for the negative impact on quality of life.

    City proud employer of 12 655 women; meet three of these inspiring individuals

    City proud employer of 12 655 women; meet three of these inspiring individuals

    01 August 2024

    Today, 1 August 2024, marks the start of Women’s Month. This year the City is showcasing a few talented women who are following extraordinary careers at the City of Cape Town.

    City tackles another collapsed sewer repair in Samora Machel

    City tackles another collapsed sewer repair in Samora Machel

    20 June 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation team is busy repairing the seventh collapsed sewer in Samora Machel since the start of the 2023/2024 financial year.

    City’s R796m Cape Flats Bulk Sewer rehabilitation on track

    City’s R796m Cape Flats Bulk Sewer rehabilitation on track

    19 June 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is making significant progress with South Africa’s largest sewer upgrade of its kind, rehabilitating 28km of bulk sewer pipelines.

    Explore Cape Town’s water history at Woodhead Dam Museum

    Explore Cape Town’s water history at Woodhead Dam Museum

    24 May 2024

    ​International Museum Month, recognised in May, is drawing to an end but the public still have the opportunity to visit the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate’s Woodhead Dam Museum

    Vandalised valve in Parkwood repaired, water supply disruption in south update

    Vandalised valve in Parkwood repaired, water supply disruption in south update

    22 April 2024

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has turned the final nuts and bolts on a new section of water pipe that was successfully installed in Parkwood. The team has been working tirelessly to replace this section of water pipe that leaked because of a vandalised valve on the 915mm diameter bulk reticulation water main in Blackbird Avenue. This emergency work has resulted in a water supply disruption to areas in the south.

    Cape Town makes progress on another major Bulk Sewer upgrade

    Cape Town makes progress on another major Bulk Sewer upgrade

    16 August 2023

    This complex project entails the construction of a new bulk sewer in Montague Gardens using innovative micro-tunnelling technology.

    Water and Sanitation soars, with 95% capital spend of the largest budget allocation in the City

    Water and Sanitation soars, with 95% capital spend of the largest budget allocation in the City

    15 August 2023

    One must commend our Water and Sanitation staff, who managed the highest allocation of capital expenditure within the City in the 2022/23 financial year

    Council Address – 27 July 2023

    Council Address – 27 July 2023

    27 July 2023

    Council Address – 27 July 2023

    Winter Readiness: City on track to jet-clean 200km of sewers ahead of winter

    Winter Readiness: City on track to jet-clean 200km of sewers ahead of winter

    13 April 2023

    City is on track to proactively jet-clean 200 kilometres of sewer pipeline ahead of the winter season

    Done and dusted – essential Cape Flats bulk water network maintenance operation completed

    Done and dusted – essential Cape Flats bulk water network maintenance operation completed

    20 September 2022

    The City of Cape Town’s mammoth essential maintenance operation on the Cape Flats bulk water supply network has been completed

    City resolves unplanned water supply disruption caused by bulk water pipeline maintenance

    City resolves unplanned water supply disruption caused by bulk water pipeline maintenance

    16 September 2022

    Significant progress has been made in resolving the water supply disruptions in areas outside of the original operational footprint.

    Residents reminded to use water wisely leading up to summer

    Residents reminded to use water wisely leading up to summer

    03 August 2022

    The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate advises residents to be more cautious about their water usage as the current rainfall is noticeably lower than the previous hydrological year.

    City actions R1,6bn budget to invest in water and sanitation over next year

    City actions R1,6bn budget to invest in water and sanitation over next year

    05 July 2022

    he City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is committed to working towards ‘A City of Hope’ guided by the Water Strategy

    More than R357m to improve water quality at recreational vleis over three years

    More than R357m to improve water quality at recreational vleis over three years

    08 May 2022

    City invests millions for the remediation of three vleis and improvement of water quality

    Non-toxic green algae in Milnerton Lagoon water

    Non-toxic green algae in Milnerton Lagoon water

    14 March 2022

    The City of Cape Town can confirm that the algae currently present in the Milnerton Lagoon is non-toxic green algae.

    Kader Asmal Skills Development Programme honours its first graduates

    Kader Asmal Skills Development Programme honours its first graduates

    11 June 2021

    The City of Cape Town’s Environmental Management Department hosted a graduation ceremony at the Alphen Centre in Constantia to honour 22 graduates.

    City’s plans to bring new water online surges ahead despite pandemic

    City’s plans to bring new water online surges ahead despite pandemic

    22 March 2021

    Projects in the City’s New Water Programme are progressing well, despite the challenges of the global pandemic.

    City advise of possible water supply disruptions in Blue Downs/Kuilsriver areas

    City advise of possible water supply disruptions in Blue Downs/Kuilsriver areas

    13 November 2020

    The City of Cape Town advises residents of the Blue Downs and Kuilsriver areas that it will be necessary to shut off water supply on the evening of Monday, 16 November 2020.

    City completes water supply network upgrade to Blaauwberg area ahead of schedule

    City completes water supply network upgrade to Blaauwberg area ahead of schedule

    14 August 2020

    The City is currently doing assessments of water supply to various areas

    Completed community projects benefit most vulnerable communities across city

    Completed community projects benefit most vulnerable communities across city

    07 August 2020

    Community Services and Health gives a breakdown for community projects.

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