Brackenfell and Scottsdene in Kraaifontein was among several areas in Cape Town where a total of 49 km of water and sewer pipes were replaced since July this year.
The City states that the water and sanitation directorate is on track with its annual water and sewer pipe replacement programme, to help maintain reliable services for residents. In October alone, a total of 20,63 km of water and sewer pipes were replaced.
“With this latest progress, the total pipe replacement for the 2025-’26 financial year now stands at 23,17 km of water pipes and 26,03 km of sewer pipes. This is 46% of the targeted 50km of water pipes and 26% of the 100km of sewer pipes which the City aims to replace this financial year. This steady progress reflects the City’s commitment to renewing ageing infrastructure,” says Zahid Badroodien, Mayco member for water and sanitation.
As the population in our city increases across the metro, network upgrades are essential for reducing pipe bursts and sewer overflows.
In Brackenfell a total of 1668 meters of pipe replacements have been done in the St Michaels area, according to Ward 8 councillor Johann Loots. Loots says another stretch of 1432 meters is planned for Brackenfell South in Fidelio, Donato and Lamento streets.
Badroodien says the City has committed R589 million towards city-wide water and sewer pipe replacements. “By rehabilitating old infrastructure and swiftly addressing leaks, we are reducing water losses and improving the reliability of services. As the population in our city increases across the metro, network upgrades are essential for reducing pipe bursts and sewer overflows. These proactive upgrades also help limit long-term repair costs and protect the environment by reducing sewage spills. While the City understands that construction work may cause temporary inconvenience, teams work to minimise disruption and keep residents informed. We thank residents for their understanding when work takes place in their areas.”
