The City of Cape Town’s water and sanitation directorate has advised that various areas will experience water supply disruptions over the next few weeks 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:
Fairview Heighs (Somerset West)
- Tuesday, 12 December 2023, from 10am to 5pm
The main water supply to this area will be shut off to enable the maintenance team to install a water metre on the water supply network to the area.
Macassar Village
- Tuesday, 12 December 2023, from 7:30am to 5:30pm
The main water supply to this area, bounded by Bermuda and Link Roads, will be shut off to enable the maintenance team to connect a phase of the new housing project to the water supply network in the area.
The City advised that the adjacent Shell and Engen garages next to the N2 will also be affected.
Southfield and Plumstead
- Tuesday, 12 December 2023, from 9am to 5pm
The water supply to Victoria Road, Hobhouse Road, Banier Street, Lourie Street, Monty Road, Corly Road, Renee Avenue, Erie Road and Tecoma Road in Southfield, as well as Bramley and Broxburn Roads in Plumstead, will be shut off intermittently to enable the maintenance team to repair and replace valves and fire hydrants on the water supply network in the area.
The City added that adjacent roads may also be affected.
Plumstead, Diep River, Elfindale and Retreat
The water supply to Lympleigh Road, Southfield Road, Gabriel Road, Pluto Road, Silverton Road and Medway Road in Plumstead, as well as Estmil Road in Diep River, Estmil Road in Elfindale and Consort Road in Retreat, will be shut off intermittently to enable the maintenance team to repair and replace valves and fire hydrants on the water supply network in the area.
The City advised that adjacent roads may also be affected.
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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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