The City of Cape Town has issued a warning to residents about planned water supply interruptions lasting three days, beginning Tuesday. This is due to essential maintenance work on the water infrastructure by the Water and Sanitation Directorate, Cape {town} Etc reports.
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The maintenance will involve the installation, repair, and replacement of pipes and valves. Affected areas include Bloekombos and Wallacedene, where the Glen Garry Reservoir has been shut down since 30 September for annual cleaning and upkeep. During this time, an alternate water supply is being redirected to the Glen Garry area, though at reduced pressure. Residents and businesses are urged to minimise their water use to help prevent the reservoirs from running dry.
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In Claremont and Newlands, a test shut-off will occur on the main water supply in Main Road from 9am to 2pm on 8 October. This will help identify the areas impacted when the actual shut-off takes place on 10 October, from 9am to 6pm. Water supply disruptions are expected between Vineyard Road, Main Road, San Souci Road, and Fir Road, as well as surrounding areas.
In Somerset West, water will be cut off on Brinkhuis Road, Mission Road, Willow Road, Protea Road, and Quince Avenue from 9am to 5pm on 8 October to allow safe installation of control valves as part of a pipeline replacement project.
For Fish Hoek and Glencairn, water supply will be interrupted on 10 October from 9am to 5pm on Berg Road and Pass Road in Fish Hoek, and Reids Way in Glencairn, to facilitate the replacement of fire hydrants.
Simon’s Town will see its water supply halted from 9am to 6pm on 9 October as maintenance teams replace a defective valve on the main supply line from the Bierman Reservoir.
In Strand, water service will be unavailable on 10 October from 8am to 5pm while maintenance teams upgrade the water infrastructure and install critical control valves.
Additionally, areas in Parow, including Parow Central, Fairfield Estate, Churchill Estate, Glenlilly, Parow Golf Course, and Richmond, will experience water supply interruptions on 10 October from 10am to 4pm. This is to install a water meter and a Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) on the main pipeline.
Residents in all affected areas are advised to store adequate water in clean, sealed containers in advance. It is also recommended to keep taps closed to prevent any water loss or damage when supplies are restored.
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