Residents in parts of Cape Town are being warned to brace for a short-lived water interruption on Thursday, 8 January, as the City carries out scheduled work on its water network aimed at improving long-term reliability.
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate said the maintenance forms part of ongoing infrastructure upgrades and will require a temporary shutdown of supply in a section of Kenilworth, although not every household in the broader area is expected to be affected.
Officials confirmed that teams will be installing, repairing and replacing pipes and valves, a process that can only be done once the water is turned off for a limited window.
The interruption is planned for Thursday morning between 10am and 12pm, affecting properties within the area bordered by Rosmead Avenue, McKinley Road, the railway line and Wetton Road, along with nearby streets. During this time, residents in the affected zone are expected to have no water.
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The City said the shutdown will also act as a test run to measure the impact of a future connection to the main water supply in Rosmead Avenue, helping engineers prepare for further work scheduled for a later stage.
While acknowledging the inconvenience, the municipality stressed that the work has been carefully planned to limit disruption and apologised to residents who may be affected. It also cautioned that, as with all construction-related work, timelines can shift if unexpected technical issues arise.
Once supply is restored, some households may notice water that appears cloudy or slightly discoloured. The City explained this is caused by air trapped in the pipes and should clear if the water is left to stand for a short while.
Residents are advised to store sufficient water in clean, sealed containers ahead of the shutdown and to keep taps closed during the outage to avoid leaks or water loss when supply returns. Updates and information on water tankers, if needed, will be shared via the City’s official alerts on X.
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