Planned water supply maintenance on 3 September
31 August 2024
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 maintenance work is done on our water supply infrastructure to benefit customers.Maintenance work, including pipe and valve installations, repairs and replacements
Planned maintenance work will result in water supply disruption to these areas:
Part of Claremont and Newlands
The Water and Sanitation Directorate needs to do urgent repairs to a connection from the 300mm diameter pipeline into the main water supply in Main Road, Claremont from 09:00 until 18:00 on Tuesday, 3 September 2024. This will result in the disruption of water supply during this period, to the area bounded by Sans Souci Street, the railway line, Stellenberg Avenue and Cavendish Street including the Stadium On Main and Cavendish Shopping Centres in Claremont. Some consumers may experience no water and others low water pressure.
Residents and businesses are advised to store enough water in advance, as a precautionary measure. Water should ideally be stored in clean, sealed containers.
This work forms part of the Water and Sanitation Directorate’s proactive infrastructure maintenance and upgrade programme, which ensures the future continuity of water supply by addressing the issue of unaccounted for water.
The City sincerely regrets any inconvenience.
What residents need to know about larger-scale planned water supply disruptions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Sometimes the maintenance work can be more complex than anticipated, which
means the work could take longer.
4. 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 location of tankers where applicable), follow
@CityofCTAlerts which is a City of Cape Town X account.
How residents are advised to prepare for planned water supply disruptions:
1. Store enough water in clean, sealed containers in advance for use during this
period.
2. Keep your taps closed to prevent any water loss and/or damage when the water
supply is restored.
Published by:
City of Cape Town, Media Office