Emergency repairs are underway in Table View today (Thursday 9 July) after the collapse of a major sewer pipe, with the City of Cape Town implementing temporary measures to prevent environmental pollution while permanent repairs are arranged.
The City’s water and sanitation directorate announced this morning that a 525mm sewer pipe had collapsed at 14 Ruben Road in Table View, requiring urgent intervention by municipal maintenance teams.
According to the City, repairs will involve replacing a six-metre section of the damaged pipeline at a depth of approximately 5.5 metres.
Major sewer collapses
To reduce the risk of sewer overflows while repair work is underway, City maintenance teams have installed a mobile pump to manage the sewer flow around the damaged section.
The temporary pumping system is intended to ensure the sewer network remains operational while also preventing environmental impacts that could result from potential spillages.
The City said the emergency intervention would remain in place until the damaged pipeline has been permanently repaired.
Contractor to undertake repairs
Municipal officials are currently in the process of appointing a contractor to carry out the permanent repairs to the collapsed sewer pipe.
The City said every effort is being made to complete the work as safely and as quickly as possible, while ensuring that disruption to residents is kept to a minimum.
Although no timeline has been provided for the completion of the repairs, officials said updates will be issued as work progresses.
Residents urged to be patient
The City has apologised to residents for the inconvenience caused by the emergency repairs and thanked the community for its patience while the work is being completed.
Residents who require further information or wish to report concerns can contact the City’s water and sanitation directorate by calling 0860 103 089, emailing water@capetown.gov.za, or following the City’s official alerts on X.
The City said protecting residents and limiting environmental impacts remain its top priorities as emergency repair work continues.
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