The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned maintenance work on water infrastructure from Tuesday 28 October to Wednesday 5 November, resulting in water supply disruptions in various suburbs. Residents in affected areas should note the scheduled work and prepare accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The maintenance work includes pipe and valve installations, repairs and replacements.
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Silveroaks, Kuils River: Tuesday 28 October: 09:00 – 18:00.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The water supply will be temporarily shut off to Marais Street, Denne Street, Omega Street, Muller Street, a section of Langverwacht Road and possibly surrounding streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Work involves: Connecting newly installed water pipeline sections along Langverwacht Road to existing infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Impact: No water during this period. Delft: Tuesday 28 October: 09:00 – 13:00.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The water supply to a large part of Delft, including Rosendal, Voorbrug, Leiden and The Hague, will be shut off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Work involves: Repairing a leak on the main water supply pipeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Impact: No water during this period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dunoon and Killarney Gardens: Tuesday 28 October to Thursday 30 October: 09:00 – 17:00 daily.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Work involves: Repairs to the leaking 450mm water main. Work is scheduled over three days due to safety considerations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Impact: No water during day hours; supply restored overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Support: Water tankers available in Dunoon during the day for domestic use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lentegeur and Watergate: Thursday 30 October: 08:00 – 18:00.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Areas affected include Candytuft Street, all roads leading to and from Candytuft Street, immediate surrounds, and Watergate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Work involves: Upgrading the 300mm diameter water main in Highlands Drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Impact: Low water pressure to no water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Support: Water tanker placed in the area during shutdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Northpine and Scottsdene: Saturday 1 November from 10:00 to Sunday 2 November at 10:00.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Work involves: Installing two bulk water meters on the pipeline from Wemmershoek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Impact: Reservoirs will be filled in advance, but residents should reduce water consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vo\u00eblvlei Water Treatment Plant shut down Monday 3 November 08:00 to Wednesday 5 November 22:00.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Areas affected: Durbanville, Philadelphia, Fisantekraal and Klipheuwel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Work involves: Maintenance of the Low-lift Pump Station equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Impact: City reservoirs will be filled in advance, but residents and businesses should reduce water consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Note: Drakenstein Municipality and private users have been notified to make alternate arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This maintenance forms part of the City’s proactive infrastructure upgrade programme to ensure future water supply continuity and reduce water loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Work has been scheduled to minimise disruption to water supply where possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Safety notice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n All maintenance sites are construction zones and off-limits to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Potential delays<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Maintenance work can sometimes be more complex than anticipated, which may extend completion times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After restoration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For a short period after supply is restored, water may appear discoloured or milky due to trapped air in pipes. If left to stand in a glass, the water will clear and return to normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Preparation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Store water in advance in clean, sealed containers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep taps closed to prevent water loss and damage when supply returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Plan ahead and schedule activities around maintenance times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reduce consumption during extended maintenance periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Follow @CityofCTAlerts on X for updates om maintenance and location of water tankers (where applicable).<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned maintenance work on water infrastructure from Tuesday 28 October to Wednesday 5 November, resulting in water supply disruptions in various suburbs. 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