Residents in the greater Hermanus area are being urged to save water and be mindful of consumption following damaging storms that resulted in critical infrastructure being washed away.
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Overstrand Municipality Mayor Annelie Rabie held an information session on Wednesday to update the public on the current water situation.
Repairs to the DeBos Dam pipeline will start on Monday, 23 October. Once complete, the pipeline will be able to handle the higher flows required during the peak season.
The project is scheduled for completion by mid-December if all goes according to plan. In addition, the Bosplasie sewer pipe rehabilitation will be done.
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Repairs to the damaged R320 Hemel-en-Aarde and road infrastructure have also been prioritised due to the impact on the farming community. These repairs are estimated to cost R80 million.
The R43 at the Kleinmond turnoff has also been identified as an area that needs to be fixed, as this is the main route to transport food supplies and medical resources.
Repairs to the flood-damaged N2 at Bot River are currently underway.
As per Rabie’s statement, the water supply is constrained and ‘will be at least until mid-December, by which time the pipes and purification should be back to normal if all goes according to plan. Tap water is safe to drink and cook with and meets the national drinking water quality standards.’
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