The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has advised that various parts of the Mother City will experience water supply disruptions this week as the team conducts planned work on its water supply infrastructure, reports Cape {town} Etc.
The following areas will be affected:
Maintenance work: pipe and valve installations, repairs and replacements
Part of Sunnydale
- Monday, 13 October, from 1pm until 4pm
- Wednesday, 15 October, from 8am to 6pm
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will temporarily shut off the water supply to replace the existing 150mm diameter water pipeline with a 350mm diameter steel water pipeline along Kommetjie Main Road and the Capri Dive junction to the Wood Road junction.
The area affected by the shut-off will be erven fed by the water mains in Chasmay Road, Pokela Road and Lekkerwater Road
Parts of Philippi – Gcobani Street and surrounds
- Tuesday, 14 October, from 9am to 6pm
The directorate will temporarily shut off the water supply in Gcobani (between Sheffield and Nqilo Street, and possibly immediate surrounds) to do a connection to the water supply main in the area.
Parts of Sea Point
- Tuesday, 14 October, from 8am to 4pm
The water supply in Lincoln Road (from Oliver Road to the Cul-de-sac) and Oliver Road (from to Graham Road to Main Road), and possibly immediate surrounds will be temporarily shut off to install a new control valve
Panorama, Plattekloof and Welgelegen
- Tuesday, 14 October, from 9am to 4pm
A City-appointed contractor will be conducting field investigations to verify the operation of the existing water supply zones in the potable water network in these areas. The process involves confirming the status of divisional valves in the water supply network.
The project is expected to run for approximately ten months. Residents are advised that brief intermittent flow disruptions may result on Tuesday.
Parts of Philippi – Luzuko Park
- Wednesday, 15 October 2025, from 8am to 4pm
The water supply in Luzuko Park, Philippi, will temporarily be shut off to do a connection to the water supply main to the area.
Residents are advised that two water tankers will roam through the area to provide water for domestic use where required.
Parts of Rylands
- Wednesday, 15 October, from 9am to 6pm
A City-appointed contractor will conduct a pipe replacement project in Mabel Road and Middel Road until 12 December 2025, resulting in brief intermittent flow disruptions (normal working hours will be from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, with some work possibly being done on weekends and public holidays).
Residents are advised that brief intermittent flow disruptions may occur, as well as some noise and inconvenience as a result of the construction
The water supply to the following roads will be shut off temporarily on Wednesday:
- Duine Street (between Johnston Road and Jane Avenue)
- Middel Road (between Forbes Road and College Road)
- Possibly surrounding roads in Rylands
This will enable the contractor to safely install two control valves at the intersection of Duine Street and Middel Road.
Kraaifontein, Peerless Park East, Peerless Park West, Scottsville and Eikendal
- Wednesday, 15 October 2025, from 10am to 4pm
The water supply to these areas will be temporarily shut off to install a new valve on the water supply main in Steytler Street, Peerless Park.
Parts of Boston
- Wednesday, 15 October, from 10am to 4pm
The water supply to 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th Avenues (and possibly immediate surrounds) will be temporarily shut off to install a cross-connection and associated valves on the corner of 12th Avenue and Lincoln Street.
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Zero-pressure tests (ZPT) and conditional assessments
- Thursday, 16 October, from 9am to 5pm: Part of Fish Hoek (bounded by Kommetjie Main Road, Simon’s Town Main Road, Echo Road, Highway, Berg Road, Ranger Road and possibly surrounding streets
In these affected areas, some residents may experience low water pressure, while some may have no water during the testing period. Unfortunately, it is not possible to predict which exact areas or streets will experience disruptions.
The City added that additional zone management investigations will be carried out to ensure that existing infrastructure is operating effectively. Residents may experience pressure fluctuations during this time.
What residents need to know about larger-scale planned water supply disruptions
The City says 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.
However, maintenance work can sometimes be more complex than anticipated, resulting in longer-than-expected periods of water supply disruptions.
Additionally, 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.
The City advises that for a short period after the water supply is restored, the water may be discoloured or milky in appearance due to the presence of trapped air in the pipes. If left to stand, the water will become clear in colour again.
How to prepare
Residents are encouraged to keep taps closed to prevent any water loss and/or damage, as well as store enough water in clean, sealed containers to last during this period.
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