Planned Water Supply Maintenance: What You Need to Know (5-12 September 2023)

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The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has scheduled a series of planned water supply maintenance works to take place from 5 to 12 September 2023. While these works may cause some inconvenience, the Directorate’s proactive approach to infrastructure maintenance and upgrades will benefit residents in the long run by ensuring future continuity of water supply.

Maintenance Works: Improvements and Repairs

The scheduled maintenance tasks include pipe and valve installations, repairs, and replacements, which are aimed at addressing the issue of unaccounted-for water. These essential projects form part of the Directorate’s proactive infrastructure maintenance and upgrade program.

Affected Areas and Schedule

Various areas will be affected by planned water supply disruptions on specific dates and times. The schedule is as follows:

  • Sonstraal Heights, Bakersfield, Villa Palazzo, Vredekloof, Pinehurst, and Bergshoop: A test shut-off will occur on the main water supply from 20:30 on Tuesday, 5 September, until 04:00 on Wednesday, 6 September.

  • Capricorn Park and immediate surrounds – Muizenberg: Water supply will be interrupted from 09:30 to 15:30 on Wednesday, 6 September.

  • Knole Park, Ottery: Water supply will be shut off from 08:00 to 19:00 on Thursday, 7 September. A water tanker will be placed in the area to provide water for domestic consumption.

  • Goodwood, Vasco, and immediate surrounds: Water supply will be rerouted, with lower pressure experienced from 17:00 on Friday, 8 September, until 08:00 on Saturday, 9 September.

  • Bergvliet, Constantia, Diep River, Elfindale, Heathfield, Meadowridge, Kirstenhof, Plumstead, Southfield, and Tokai: Water supply will be shut off from 08:00 to 17:00 on Tuesday, 12 September. These areas will experience low water pressure and should reduce their water consumption during this period.

Preparing for Water Supply Disruptions

To minimize the impact of these disruptions, residents should take the following steps:

  1. Store enough water in clean, sealed containers in advance for use during the planned disruption period.
  2. Keep taps closed to prevent water loss and/or damage when the water supply is restored.

What Residents Need to Know

Disruptions may extend beyond the planned timeframes due to the potential complexity of the maintenance work. After the restoration of water supply, the water may appear discolored or milky, but it will return to normal after standing in a glass for a while.

Residents are encouraged to follow @CityofCTAlerts, the official City of Cape Town Twitter account, for updates on the maintenance work and the location of water tankers (where applicable).

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has taken careful measures to minimize disruption and ensure the safety of all residents. By working together and following the recommended preparations, we can ensure the continued sustainability and reliability of our water supply infrastructure.

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