​The repairs involves the replacement of a faulty critical valve and necessitated the shutdown of the water supply main to enable the maintenance team to depressurise the pipeline for them to effect the repairs.

The department is doing its level-best to complete the work in the shortest possible time given the adverse weather conditions and the size of the pipe and anticipates that the repairs will be completed by 20:00 tonight.

They are also continuing to monitor the water supply in the areas. Residents are requested to minimise their water consumption during the period of the repairs to reduce the strain on the water supply to these areas.

This City apologises for any inconvenience caused, however, it is imperative that the water supply infrastructure is maintained effectively to ensure a continued, reliable supply of drinking water to residents.

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