As part of its ongoing commitment to improving water and sanitation services, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has made significant progress in replacing aging water and sewer pipes across the city, including key areas such as Strand, Somerset West and Macassar.
Since the start of the 2024-’25 financial year in July the City has replaced a total of 29 463 m of water pipes and 57 867 m of sewer pipes across the city, representing a significant investment of R323 million.
During the months of November and December, 11 016 m of water pipes were replaced in various areas, including Strand, Somerset West, and Macassar, while 16 836 m of sewer pipes were replaced across several areas of the city.
“We have successfully achieved 58,9% of our 50 000 m water-pipe replacement target and 57,8% of our 100 000 m sewer pipe target for the 2024-’25 financial year,” said the City’s Mayoral Committee member for Water and Sanitation Zahid Badroodien.
“We appreciate the patience of our residents during these essential upgrades, which ensure the sustainability of our water and sanitation services.”
