Planned water supply maintenance from 25 - 30 July

23 July 2023

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas.

Maintenance work – Pipe and valve installations, repairs and replacements

Simon's Town
The main water supply to these areas will be shut off from 08:00 until 17:00 on Tuesday, 25 July 2023. This will enable the maintenance team to safely disconnect the old water pipeline and connect the newly installed water pipeline along Flagship Way to the existing infrastructure. It will require that the water supply be shut off for the duration of the work.
Brooklyn, Sanddrift and Tygerhof
The main water supply to these areas will be shut off from 21:00 on Saturday, 29 July 2023 overnight until 05:30 on Sunday, 30 July 2023. This will enable the maintenance team to safely do maintenance on the pressure-reducing valve on the pipeline. It will require that the water supply be shut off for the duration of the work.

The City sincerely regrets any inconvenience caused.

What residents need to know about larger-scale planned water supply disruptions:

Careful consideration has been given to the planning of this work to ensure it is being done at a time that is least disruptive to the water supply.
All sites where water and sanitation repairs and upgrades are conducted are deemed to be construction sites and, as such, are off-limits to members of the public.
Sometimes the maintenance work can be more complex than anticipated, which means the work could take longer.
For a short period after the supply has been restored, the water may be discoloured or look milky. This is because of trapped air in the pipes. If left to stand in a glass, the appearance will become clear, like normal.

For updates on the maintenance work (and the location of tankers where applicable), follow @CityofCTAlerts which is a City of Cape Town Twitter account.

How residents are advised to prepare for planned water supply disruptions:

Store enough water in clean, sealed containers for use during this period.
Keep your taps closed to prevent any water loss and/or damage when the water supply is restored.

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Published by:
City of Cape Town, Media Office

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