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    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 14 August

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 14 August

    07 August 2026

    Residents are advised to store enough water in advance as a precautionary measure

    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 starts roadworks in parts of Durbanville and Bellville

    City starts roadworks in parts of Durbanville and Bellville

    27 July 2026

    These roadworks in Durbanville and Bellville are a vital investment in maintaining a safe, reliable and resilient road network

    First advanced water meter installations kick off third week of April

    First advanced water meter installations kick off third week of April

    25 March 2026

    The City’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) programme officially launches in April, following the appointment of a contractor to replace about 83 000 mechanical water meters with smart, modern metering technology

    Planned water supply maintenance for 9 to 12 March 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 9 to 12 March 2026

    07 March 2026

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

    New recycling collection days in northern suburbs and surrounding areas

    New recycling collection days in northern suburbs and surrounding areas

    23 January 2026

    From 1 February 2026 the Think Twice Recycling Service in the northern surburbs will take place on the same day as general refuse collections in these areas.

    No ‘pipe’ dream as water and sewer replacements stay on track

    No ‘pipe’ dream as water and sewer replacements stay on track

    08 December 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is on track with its annual water and sewer pipe replacement programme, to help maintain reliable services for residents.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 10 to 16 November 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 10 to 16 November 2025

    07 November 2025

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

    Free access to City’s nature reserves this Heritage Day

    Free access to City’s nature reserves this Heritage Day

    18 September 2025

    ​The City is inviting residents to visit any of our nature reserves on Heritage Day, 24 September 2025, and to enjoy free access to these beautiful natural and recreational areas across the city

    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

    Jip de Jager Drive upgrade, a beautiful success

    Jip de Jager Drive upgrade, a beautiful success

    10 April 2025

    We are grateful to the community of Welgemoed as a whole for the patience and support they displayed while this major upgrade of Jip de Jager Drive was under way

    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

    Final stretch for Jip de Jager Drive roadworks

    Final stretch for Jip de Jager Drive roadworks

    03 October 2024

    We are in the final stretch of the major Jip de Jager Drive road upgrade project in Welgemoed, Bellville

    Almost 35 000m of pipes replaced in two months

    Almost 35 000m of pipes replaced in two months

    04 July 2024

    During April and May 2024, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate successfully replaced just over 8 652m of water pipes.

    City offers free Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest training in Durbanville area

    City offers free Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) pest training in Durbanville area

    14 May 2024

    The City of Cape Town is offering a free training session about the invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer beetle (PSHB) to formal and informal businesses that handle trees and plant material.

    Councillor Rob Quintas visits Jip de Jager roadworks site

    Councillor Rob Quintas visits Jip de Jager roadworks site

    22 February 2024

    Today the City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Mayoral Committee Member, Councillor Rob Quintas, together with the project team visited Jip de Jager Drive in Welgemoed, Bellville.

    Temporary closure of Pandoer Street in Bellville

    Temporary closure of Pandoer Street in Bellville

    12 February 2024

    This road closure forms part of the current upgrade of Jip de Jager Drive into a dual carriageway and the City's Congestion Management Strategy.

    Temporary closure of Pandoer Street in Bellville

    Temporary closure of Pandoer Street in Bellville

    07 February 2024

    Thank you for your patience during this upgrade of Jip de Jager Drive

    Bellville alive with the sounds of music

    Bellville alive with the sounds of music

    03 October 2023

    The concert, presented by the Welgemoed CID, was a fundraiser for several beneficiaries such as the Cape Town Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (CPYO).

    Planned water supply maintenance for 18 - 22 September 2023

    Planned water supply maintenance for 18 - 22 September 2023

    17 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.

    Almost 7 500m of water and sewer pipes replaced in July

    Almost 7 500m of water and sewer pipes replaced in July

    22 August 2023

    July saw major work completed to rehabilitate the City's water and sewer pipe infrastructure.

    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.

    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.

    City advises of water supply disruption in Welgemoed and surrounds

    City advises of water supply disruption in Welgemoed and surrounds

    10 July 2023

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

    Cape Town to complete SA’s largest sewer upgrade by 2025

    Cape Town to complete SA’s largest sewer upgrade by 2025

    30 June 2023

    We are putting R206m behind this upgrade in 2023/24 to make sure we get this done

    Updated planned water supply maintenance from 13 - 16 June

    Updated planned water supply maintenance from 13 - 16 June

    12 June 2023

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

    Updated planned water supply maintenance from 13 - 14 June

    Updated planned water supply maintenance from 13 - 14 June

    09 June 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.

    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.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 - 10 June

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 - 10 June

    03 June 2023

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions. This critical work is done on our water supply infrastructure to benefit customers.

    City completes Gugulethu sewer pipe replacement project as part of 50km city-wide target

    City completes Gugulethu sewer pipe replacement project as part of 50km city-wide target

    18 May 2023

    Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis today inspected the City’s completed sewer pipe replacement project in Gugulethu, which lays the foundation not only for economic growth, but for dignity and a healthy environment for all residents.

    Dualling of Jip de Jager Drive to alleviate congestion well under way

    Dualling of Jip de Jager Drive to alleviate congestion well under way

    28 March 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate commenced with the dualling of a section of Jip de Jager Drive (M16) in Bellville – from Kommissaris Street to Van Riebeeckshof Road – on 9 January 2023.

    Update on planned water supply disruptions for the week ahead

    Update on planned water supply disruptions for the week ahead

    06 March 2023

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

    City’s R140m water pipe replacement programme on track

    City’s R140m water pipe replacement programme on track

    05 March 2023

    ​The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is on track to replace 50 000 meters of water pipeline across Cape Town by June 2023

    City advises of water supply disruption to various areas

    City advises of water supply disruption to various areas

    23 January 2023

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

    Major upgrade for Jip de Jager Drive to alleviate congestion

    Major upgrade for Jip de Jager Drive to alleviate congestion

    03 January 2023

    ​The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate will commence with the dualling of Jip de Jager Drive in Bellville later this month.

    City conducts maintenance at Tygerberg Reservoir and linked bulk water supply mains

    City conducts maintenance at Tygerberg Reservoir and linked bulk water supply mains

    17 July 2022

    The public are advised that there will be a water supply disruption to the Karl Bremer Hospital, the St. Johannis Lifestyle Estate, PetroSA, Bellville, Welgemoed, Brooklyn, Sanddrift, Tygerhof, Rugby, Century City, Paarden Eiland, Joe Slovo, Phoenix, Kensington, Acacia Park and Goodwood areas from Friday, 22 July 2022 at 18:00 until Sunday, 24 July 2022 at 22:00.

    City conducts proactive maintenance at its Tygerberg Reservoir

    City conducts proactive maintenance at its Tygerberg Reservoir

    25 May 2022

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Department will be replacing two 535mm diameter outlet valves at its Tygerberg Reservoir from 21:00 on Friday, 27 May 2022 until 09:00 on Saturday, 28 May 2022.

    City advises of water supply disruption in the De Bron area

    City advises of water supply disruption in the De Bron area

    22 April 2022

    Zero-pressure testing is part of the installation process for pressure management technology

    City teams on standby to help update prepaid electricity meters in Langa, Pinelands, Maitland, Epping and Kalksteenfontein areas

    City teams on standby to help update prepaid electricity meters in Langa, Pinelands, Maitland, Epping and Kalksteenfontein areas

    19 April 2022

    The software for all prepaid electricity meters in South Africa will expire in 2024

    R100m in the pipeline to replace water network this financial year

    R100m in the pipeline to replace water network this financial year

    08 April 2022

    ​The Water and Sanitation Directorate has an annual pipe replacement programme, which aims to maintain the City’s water network infrastructure through upgrades and replacement

    City teams on standby to help update prepaid electricity meters in Durbanville areas

    City teams on standby to help update prepaid electricity meters in Durbanville areas

    28 February 2022

    The software for all prepaid electricity meters in South Africa will expire in 2024.

    City teams on standby to help update prepaid electricity meters in Goodwood, Parow, Plattekloof

    City teams on standby to help update prepaid electricity meters in Goodwood, Parow, Plattekloof

    26 January 2022

    Prepaid metering software 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 help update prepaid electricity meters in Milnerton, Table View, Blaauwberg, Parklands, Melkbosstrand

    City teams on standby to help update prepaid electricity meters in Milnerton, Table View, Blaauwberg, Parklands, Melkbosstrand

    29 December 2021

    Prepaid metering software must be updated or customers won’t be able to recharge their meters with new tokens

    Areas affected by required routine electricity maintenance for next week, 13 – 19 December 2021

    Areas affected by required routine electricity maintenance for next week, 13 – 19 December 2021

    10 December 2021

    The City of Cape Town thanks customers for their patience as we do necessary routine maintenance on our electrical infrastructure next week in various areas of the metro.

    Have your say on draft informal trading plan for Kenridge, Welgemoed and Tyger Valley areas

    Have your say on draft informal trading plan for Kenridge, Welgemoed and Tyger Valley areas

    04 June 2021

    The City of Cape Town recognises the significance of the informal traders and their contribution to the economy and to poverty reduction

    Update on recycling collection services in northern suburbs

    Update on recycling collection services in northern suburbs

    19 March 2021

    Residents are advised the City of Cape Town’s contractors responsible for collecting recycling in the northern suburbs will aim to clear the backlog this weekend.

    City investigating water supply disruption in Hoheizen, Loevenstein and Lower Welgemoed

    City investigating water supply disruption in Hoheizen, Loevenstein and Lower Welgemoed

    03 November 2020

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Department has received numerous complaints of a water supply disruption in Hoheizen, Loevenstein and the lower parts of Welgemoed.

    City attending to electricity outages caused by strong wind

    City attending to electricity outages caused by strong wind

    02 October 2020

    There are a number of areas across the metro, which are currently experiencing unplanned outages due to the wind as for instance

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