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    City exceeds pipe replacement targets with nearly 193km of water and sewer upgrades

    City exceeds pipe replacement targets with nearly 193km of water and sewer upgrades

    31 July 2026

    The City's annual pipe replacement programme forms part of its long-term investment in renewing ageing infrastructure before failures occur

    City libraries sharpen coding skills for Coding4Africa Tournament

    City libraries sharpen coding skills for Coding4Africa Tournament

    22 July 2026

    Coding4Africa is a continent-wide unplugged coding tournament run by Tangible in partnership with the Leva Foundation

    Traffic management plan along Beach Road updated to accommodate Strand seawall works

    Traffic management plan along Beach Road updated to accommodate Strand seawall works

    02 July 2026

    The City would like to advise all residents, businesses and visitors in the Strand area of the changes to the traffic management plan

    New traffic management plan along Beach Road to accommodate second phase of Strand Seawall

    New traffic management plan along Beach Road to accommodate second phase of Strand Seawall

    03 February 2026

    ​The City would like to advise all residents, businesses and visitors in the Strand area that the second phase of the Stand Seawall project is currently under way and expanding further east

    Water inspectors hit the streets to enforce water by-laws

    Water inspectors hit the streets to enforce water by-laws

    02 February 2026

    The Water and Sanitation Directorate’s Water Inspectorate has increased their checks across Cape Town to regulate and enforce local water by-laws and deter excessive water use.

    City invites residents to community information sessions: Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest

    City invites residents to community information sessions: Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest

    21 November 2025

    The PSHB beetle poses a serious threat to Cape Town's urban forest and biodiversity.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 10 to 15 August 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 10 to 15 August 2025

    09 August 2025

    The City will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption.

    Catch-up project successfully appoints service provider to tackle 7 000 trench reinstatements

    Catch-up project successfully appoints service provider to tackle 7 000 trench reinstatements

    08 August 2025

    In June 2025, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate completed 391 trench reinstatements across Cape Town

    Reminder: City advises of critical Gordon’s Bay electricity work

    Reminder: City advises of critical Gordon’s Bay electricity work

    14 July 2025

    ​The City reminds consumers in the Gordon’s Bay area of an electricity supply interruption for essential Eskom infrastructure maintenance,

    Water and Sanitation’s Budget of Hope unpacked

    Water and Sanitation’s Budget of Hope unpacked

    03 July 2025

    We are committed to ensuring our communities have dignified access to basic services by reducing sewer overflows and accelerating the replacement of water and sewer pipes

    City advises of critical Gordon’s Bay electricity work

    City advises of critical Gordon’s Bay electricity work

    02 July 2025

    ​The City advises consumers in the Gordon’s Bay area of an electricity supply interruption for essential Eskom infrastructure maintenance

    Planned water supply maintenance for 29 June to 4 July 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 29 June to 4 July 2025

    29 June 2025

    The City will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption.

    City delivering real change

    City delivering real change

    24 April 2025

    Behind every budget line, every policy, and every project there are real people, real challenges, and a shared future we are shaping.

    R5bn in pipeline for water and sanitation investments

    R5bn in pipeline for water and sanitation investments

    16 April 2025

    The City will continue to make record-setting investments in Cape Town’s water and sanitation infrastructure

    Annual earthworks on dune projects have started

    Annual earthworks on dune projects have started

    15 April 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town has commenced with the annual earthworks to move accumulated sand at the various dune projects in Table View, Hout Bay and Fleur Park

    Reinstatement project delivers over 500 repairs in 60 days

    Reinstatement project delivers over 500 repairs in 60 days

    07 March 2025

    In just two months, the Water and Sanitation team has reinstated over 500 damaged streets and pavements across the metro

    Refuse collection in eastern parts of the city temporarily delayed

    Refuse collection in eastern parts of the city temporarily delayed

    11 February 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management Directorate would like to inform residents that refuse collection in the eastern region of the city is temporarily being delayed

    City replaces over 25 000m of pipes in the last two months of 2024

    City replaces over 25 000m of pipes in the last two months of 2024

    27 January 2025

    City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has made significant progress in replacing water and sewer pipes across the city

    Council approves local neighbourhood plan for Gordon’s Bay Development Area

    Council approves local neighbourhood plan for Gordon’s Bay Development Area

    12 June 2024

    The City’s Council earlier today, approved the local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Gordon’s Bay Development Area.

    City bbbbraces for winter with sewer and river prep ahead of rainy season

    City bbbbraces for winter with sewer and river prep ahead of rainy season

    16 May 2024

    With winter on our doorstep, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has been busy preparing its infrastructure and systems for the rainy season which generally sees extra stormwater entering its networks.

    City to spend R5,317bn on massive water and sanitation investments

    City to spend R5,317bn on massive water and sanitation investments

    25 April 2024

    Residents have the opportunity to comment until 30 April 2024 on the City's proposed budget for 2024/2025 financial year.

    Tree emergencies: 108 incidents and counting in 48 hours

    Tree emergencies: 108 incidents and counting in 48 hours

    08 April 2024

    The highest number of calls came from the City Bowl and southern suburbs, as well as the Helderberg Basin, including Firgrove, Strand, Somerset West and Gordon's Bay.

    Nearly 15 000m of pipes replaced in two months

    Nearly 15 000m of pipes replaced in two months

    02 April 2024

    ​During January and February 2024, 4 129m of water pipes and 10 311m of sewer pipes were replaced City-wide as part of the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate’s proactive pipe replacement programme.

    Reminder of public meetings about local neighbourhood plan for Gordon’s Bay Development Area

    Reminder of public meetings about local neighbourhood plan for Gordon’s Bay Development Area

    21 February 2024

    The Gordon's Bay Development Area (GBDA) includes vacant and underdeveloped land located to the north of the coastal town, between the existing N2 highway and just east of Sir Lowry's Pass Road.

    City to host public meetings about local neighbourhood plan for Gordon’s Bay Development Area

    City to host public meetings about local neighbourhood plan for Gordon’s Bay Development Area

    16 February 2024

    The Gordon's Bay Development Area (GBDA) includes vacant and underdeveloped land located to the north of the coastal town, between the existing N2 highway and just east of Sir Lowry's Pass Road.

    Major advancements achieved with the R292 million Sir Lowry's Pass River upgrade currently under way

    Major advancements achieved with the R292 million Sir Lowry's Pass River upgrade currently under way

    13 February 2024

    In an effort to reduce flooding, the City has invested just over R292 million into a major upgrade of the Sir Lowry’s Pass River.

    Additional planned water supply maintenance in Gordon’s Bay: 31 January and 1 February 2024

    Additional planned water supply maintenance in Gordon’s Bay: 31 January and 1 February 2024

    29 January 2024

    ​The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing additional planned work in certain areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

    Residents invited to comment on local neighbourhood plan for Gordon’s Bay Development Area

    Residents invited to comment on local neighbourhood plan for Gordon’s Bay Development Area

    24 January 2024

    The Gordon's Bay Development Area (GBDA) concerns vacant and underdeveloped land situated to the north of the coastal town, between the existing N2 highway and just east of Sir Lowry's Pass Road.

    Latest sampling confirms excellent water quality at Cape Town’s popular beaches

    Latest sampling confirms excellent water quality at Cape Town’s popular beaches

    13 December 2023

    The latest round of coastal water sample results once again confirms excellent water quality at Cape Town’s most popular beaches this festive season

    Festive Lights Switch-On event illuminates start of joyous season

    Festive Lights Switch-On event illuminates start of joyous season

    27 November 2023

    A crowd of over 70 000 gathered on the Grand Parade, Darling Street and Adderley Street.

    Roadworks to commence in Gordons Bay

    Roadworks to commence in Gordons Bay

    06 October 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate will be starting with a road resurfacing project along Beach Road and Faure Street in Gordons Bay.

    Residents in Grassy Park, Ottery, Pelican Park and Philippi reminded of meter update

    Residents in Grassy Park, Ottery, Pelican Park and Philippi reminded of meter update

    27 September 2023

    ​All prepaid metering software in South Africa must be updated or customers won’t be able to recharge their meters with new tokens; and will be left without power supply.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 26 September to 5 October

    Planned water supply maintenance for 26 September to 5 October

    24 September 2023

    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.

    City Building Inspectors with a heart for the community

    City Building Inspectors with a heart for the community

    13 September 2023

    The City of Cape Town is celebrating the vital role it’s Building Inspectors play in ensuring a safe built environment in Cape Town.

    More than 84% of City’s prepaid electricity meters already updated

    More than 84% of City’s prepaid electricity meters already updated

    07 September 2023

    The City is making excellent progress with its prepaid electricity meter software upgrade programme.

    City teams on standby to assist customers with updating prepaid electricity meters in Grassy Park, Ottery, Pelican Park and Philippi

    City teams on standby to assist customers with updating prepaid electricity meters in Grassy Park, Ottery, Pelican Park and Philippi

    29 August 2023

    All prepaid metering software in South Africa must be updated or customers won’t be able to recharge their meters with new tokens; and will be left without power supply.

    Residents invited to public workshop about  local neighbourhood plan for Gordon’s Bay Development Area

    Residents invited to public workshop about local neighbourhood plan for Gordon’s Bay Development Area

    15 August 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town is busy preparing a local spatial development framework (LSDF), or neighbourhood plan, for the Gordon’s Bay Development Area in the Helderberg District.

    More than 105 000 meters of sewer and water pipes replaced in 12 months, more to come

    More than 105 000 meters of sewer and water pipes replaced in 12 months, more to come

    19 July 2023

    Over the past financial year, from July 2022 to June 2023, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has invested a total of R307,6 million to replace 55 163 meters of sewer pipes and R140,4 million to replace 50 170m of water pipes city-wide.

    Residents encouraged to help draft a local neighbourhood plan for Gordon’s Bay Development Area

    Residents encouraged to help draft a local neighbourhood plan for Gordon’s Bay Development Area

    10 July 2023

    The City of Cape Town is busy preparing a local spatial development framework (LSDF), or neighbourhood plan, for the Gordon’s Bay Development Area in the Helderberg District

    City teams on standby to assist customers with updating prepaid electricity meters in Mitchells Plain

    City teams on standby to assist customers with updating prepaid electricity meters in Mitchells Plain

    03 July 2023

    Eligible customers will notice they are due for the update when they make a purchase and see the update codes

    Road layout and access changes to Gordon’s Bay Village Plaza

    Road layout and access changes to Gordon’s Bay Village Plaza

    16 June 2023

    Proposed road layout and access changes around Village Plaza in Gordon’s Bay

    Big investments in pipeline for Water and Sanitation

    Big investments in pipeline for Water and Sanitation

    04 June 2023

    The City of Cape Town is planning to invest R4,3 billion in water and sanitation infrastructure over the 2023/2024 financial year, starting 1 July 2023.

    City teams on standby to assist customers with updating prepaid electricity meters in Far South suburbs

    City teams on standby to assist customers with updating prepaid electricity meters in Far South suburbs

    30 May 2023

    All prepaid metering software in South Africa must be updated or customers won’t be able to recharge their meters with new tokens; and will be left without power supply.

    City teams on standby to assist customers with updating prepaid electricity meters in southern suburbs

    City teams on standby to assist customers with updating prepaid electricity meters in southern suburbs

    05 May 2023

    All prepaid metering software in South Africa must be updated or customers won’t be able to recharge their meters with new tokens

    Weekend motor vehicle accidents a concern

    Weekend motor vehicle accidents a concern

    24 April 2023

    Weekly enforcement successes and report on high accident record over the weekend

    Reminder: Time for residents in Athlone, Manenberg and Kenilworth to update meters

    Reminder: Time for residents in Athlone, Manenberg and Kenilworth to update meters

    04 April 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town reminds residents that software for all prepaid electricity meters in South Africa will expire in 2024.

    City commences with road resurfacing of Faure Marine Drive, Gordons Bay

    City commences with road resurfacing of Faure Marine Drive, Gordons Bay

    03 March 2023

    The work is planned to take place at night from Sunday to Friday from 19:00 to 05:30 to avoid impact on traffic congestion.

    Residents in Athlone, Manenberg and Kenilworth reminded of meter update

    Residents in Athlone, Manenberg and Kenilworth reminded of meter update

    23 February 2023

    All prepaid metering software in South Africa must be updated or customers won’t be able to recharge their meters with new tokens

    Update on planned water supply disruptions for the week ahead

    Update on planned water supply disruptions for the week ahead

    20 February 2023

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

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