Update: 10 January, 12pm
Residents in several neighbourhoods in the Southern parts of the City are currently grappling with significant water supply disruptions due to a leak in a vandalised pipe, reports Cape {town} Etc.
The Water and Sanitation maintenance team has been deployed on-site to address the issue, with repairs underway for the newly identified leak.
The affected areas span a diverse range of communities, including Knole Park, Ottery, Grassy Park, and parts of Wynberg and Plumstead, among others. Schools and community facilities are also feeling the impact, with access to water severely compromised.
As the maintenance team isolates the damaged line to drain it safely for repairs, efforts are in place to ensure that essential services continue.
Water tankers have been secured and will be dispatched to several key locations throughout the day, including:
- Pelican Park Clinic
- Corner Park and Mars Roads, Wynberg
- Levana Primary School, Schaapkraal
- Steenberg Community Centre (Cnr Symphony Avenue and Cradock Rd)
- Seawinds Sports Field
In response to the situation, residents are advised to conserve the water available in their homes, particularly those experiencing low water pressure.
Emergency water shut off affects Southern Suburbs
Emergency water supplies will be disrupted across the Southern Suburbs and the Deep South after a vandalised valve was found on a 600mm supply main at Cafda, Lavender Hill, reports Cape {town} Etc.
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City teams are scheduled to isolate the line at 8am to carry out repairs, leaving communities without water until repairs finish.
The areas likely to be affected include: Sea Winds, Pelican Park, Pelican Heights, Steenberg, Muizenberg, Kalkfontein, Fishoek, Simon’s Town, Strandfontein, Ottery, Lansdowne, Lotus River, Grassy Park, Plumstead and parts of Wynberg.
Residents are urged to store water for drinking, cooking, washing and toilet flushing for at least a 24-hour period and to include pets.
‘Store as much water for drinking, toilet flushing, and washing as you may require for a 24-hour period…. don’t forget to include pets’ drinking water,’ reads the notice. ‘We will be doing the emergency shut off at 8am,’ the notice adds.
There is no estimated time for restoration. ‘No estimated time of restoration can be determined at this stage,’ the notice said.
Ward councillors and City channels will publish updates and water tanker locations. Community groups are preparing bottled water and checking on elderly residents; the City asks people to share the notice and use stored supplies sparingly until the mains are repaired.
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