The City of Cape Town’s water and sanitation directorate has advised that various areas will experience water supply disruptions this week as the team conducts planned work on its water supply infrastructure.
Residents in affected areas are advised that water supplies may be disrupted and are encouraged to plan ahead for alternative water supply arrangements during this time.
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The following areas will be affected:
Maintenance work: pipe and valve installations, repairs and replacements
Helderberg and southern suburb areas
- Monday, 18 March, from 6am until 6pm on Wednesday, 20 March
The pipeline from the Upper to Lower Blackheath Reservoir will be shut down to enable the maintenance team to safely replace a 1 500mm diameter water meter on this pipeline.
The directorate advised that the relevant reservoirs will be filled in advance to maintain the water supply to the Helderberg and southern suburbs area.
Residents in these areas, however, are still requested to reduce their water consumption during this period to sustain the water supply and pressure.
Manenberg
- Tuesday, 19 March, from 10am to 4pm
The maintenance team will be installing a 200mm diameter water meter on the water supply main in Downs Way during this period.
Residents are advised that alternate water supply will be rerouted to the area and will result in lower-than-usual water pressure.
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Hout Bay
- Wednesday, 20 March, from 9am until 5pm
The maintenance team will be installing a temporary bypass on the water supply main to Victorskloof, Surcingle, Almond and Monterey Roads in Hout Bay as part of the pipe replacement project in the area.
As a result, the water supply to these roads and immediate surrounds will be shut off during this time to enable the planned work to be conducted safely.
Philippi, Brown’s Farm, Marcus Garvey and Schaapkraal
- Tuesday, 26 March, from 10am to 4pm
The water supply to these areas will be shut off during this period to enable the maintenance team to safely replace a 500mm diameter water meter insert on the water supply main in Govan Mbeki Drive in Manenberg.
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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