Water interruptions to affect parts of Tshwane on Saturday. Image: Pixabay
Water interruptions to affect parts of Tshwane because of an infrastructure upgrade set to take place on Sunday, 14 April.
Water interruptions to affect parts of Tshwane on Saturday. Image: Pixabay
The City of Tshwane has announced a significant infrastructure upgrade set to take place on Sunday, 14 April and it will cause water interruptions in some areas.
Tshwane’s Water and Sanitation Department has rescheduled the water supply interruption, which was scheduled for Saturday, 13 April, now the water interruption will take place on Sunday, 14 April.
A team of skilled plumbers will be working diligently to install an 80mm water meter on a bulk pipeline located in Muckleneuk, along Justice Mahommed Street.
This critical maintenance operation is scheduled to commence at 8:00 in the morning and will continue for a duration of 8 hours, concluding at 16:00.
As a result of this essential work, residents residing in several neighbourhoods are expected to experience a temporary water interruption. The affected areas include Groenkloof, Muckleneuk, Nieuw Muckleneuk, and specific parts of Brooklyn, such as William, Mackenzie, Olivier, Nicolson, and Marais streets.
Understanding the inconvenience this may cause, the city expresses its sincerest apologies to all affected residents.
“The city apologises profusely for the inconvenience that may be caused as a result of the water supply interruption,” said City of Tshwane.
To alleviate any potential hardships during the water interruption period, residents are strongly advised to ensure they have an adequate supply of water stored for their household needs.
Moreover, in an ongoing effort to promote water conservation practices, the city provides residents with practical tips to incorporate into their daily routines. These include:
By following these recommendations, residents can actively contribute to the conservation of water resources and minimise the impact of water interruptions.