The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned water supply maintenance around the city this week, which will cause water supply disruptions.
There will be water supply disruptions in these areas:
Somerset West, Stuart’s Hill, Martinville, Die Wingerd, Greenway Rise and Lionviham (Bizweni – Somerset West)
Zero-pressure testing will be done on the water supply network in these areas from 9pm on Thursday, 7 December, overnight until 4am on Friday, 8 December.
Bizweni (Somerset West)
A test shut-off will be done on the water supply to the area from Somerset Heights (Dennegeur Estate) down to the traffic lights at the Vergelegen Checkers between 10am and 2pm on Monday, 4 December.
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Part of Goodwood
The water supply to the area bounded by Voortrekker Road, Jakes Gerwel Drive, the Railway line and Alice Street will be off from 9am until 5pm on Tuesday, 5 December.
Site C (Khayelitsha)
The water supply to this area will be shut off temporarily from 9am to 6pm on Tuesday, 5 December 2023.
Large part of Gordon’s Bay (Dobson)
The water supply to a large part of Gordon’s Bay bounded by Sir Lowry’s Pass Road, Dennehoek Road, Disa Road and the Coastline will be shut off from 8am until 6pm on Tuesday, 5 December.
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Plumstead
The water supply to Plumstead bounded by Dick Burton Road, Prince George Drive, Victoria Road and the Railway Line will be shut off intermittently from 9am until 5pm on Tuesday, 5 December.
Southfield
The water supply to Southfield bounded by Murdine Road, Victoria Road and De Waal Road will be shut off intermittently from 9am until 5pm on Thursday, 7 December.
The Water and Sanitation Directorate’s infrastructure maintenance and upgrade programme ensures the future continuity of water supply. This planned maintenance is a part of that programme.
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For a short time after the supply has been interrupted, the water might look discoloured or milky due to trapped air in the pipes. If the water is left to stand in a glass, it will turn clear.
If your area is affected, you can prepare by storing water in clean, sealed containers and keeping your taps closed.
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