City advises of emergency repairs to the water supply main affecting Epping Industria 1, Thornton and Grand West
10 November 2023
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing emergency repairs which involves replacing a severely leaking valve to the 915mm diameter bulk water main in Thornton from 12:00 on Saturday, 11 November 2023 overnight until 06:00 on Sunday, 12 November 2023. This will result in the disruption of the water supply to these areas.
The Water and Sanitation maintenance team will be replacing a severely leaking 915mm diameter valve on the bulk water pipeline and the work is anticipated to be completed by 06:00 on Sunday, 12 November 2023.
The necessary precautions have been taken to try and limit the impact as far as possible.
Residents and businesses in Epping Industria 1, Thornton and Grand West are kindly requested to store enough water upfront for domestic consumption during this period and ensure that their taps are closed to prevent water loss and/or damage when the water supply is restored
The City sincerely regrets any inconvenience caused, but it is imperative that it maintains its water supply infrastructure to benefit its customers.
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City of Cape Town, Media Office