A water shutdown is expected in Cape Town on Sunday. Images: Stock/Canva.
Majority of Cape Town WITHOUT WATER tonight
Cape Town residents are warned that a MAJORITY of the city will be without water tonight. Here is the latest.
A water shutdown is expected in Cape Town on Sunday. Images: Stock/Canva.
A majority of Cape Town residents will be without water tonight. This is due to a leak on the 915mm diameter bulk reticulation water main in Blackbird Avenue, Parkwood.
WATER SUPPLY TO THE MAJORITY OF CAPE TOWN WILL BE SHUT OFF AT 15:00
Councillor Zahid Badroodien said the team is on-site to assess the extent of the damage.
“The leak is due to an air valve that was vandalised and repairing it will necessitate shutting off the water supply, impacting a significant portion of the southern areas of the city.”
Badroodien said.
The water shut off will affect these areas
Here is a list of affected areas:
- Pelican Park,
- Eagle Park,
- New Horizon,
- Peacock Close,
- Pelican Heights,
- Strandfontein,
- San Remo,
- Bay View,
- Phumlani,
- Zeekoevlei,
- Grassy Park,
- Lotus River,
- Schaapkraal,
- Ottery,
- Wetton,
- Knole Park,
- Retreat,
- Heathfield,
- Steenberg,
- Elfindale,
- Marina Da Gama,
- Lavender Hill,
- Seawinds,
- Vrygrond,
- Parkwood Estate,
- Fairways,
- Southfield,
- Plumstead,
- Wynberg,
- Muizenberg,
- Lakeside,
- Westlake,
- Kirstenhof and
- Diep River areas.
What can residents expect?
Badroodien announced that the water supply will be shut off at 15:00 today, 21 April.
STORE WATER IN ADVANCE AS WORK WILL CONTINUE THROUGOUT THE NIGHT
As the water system gradually empties, residents will begin to experience low to no water pressure over time.
Authorities advise residents to store water in advance as work will continue throughout the night and tomorrow.
Badroodien stated that they will assess the situation tomorrow and make water tankers available if needed.
HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE PLANNES WATER SUPPLY DISRUPTIONS
What residents need to know about planned water supply disruptions:
- Please kindly store enough water in clean sealed containers for domestic use that will last during this period.
- Please keep your taps closed to prevent any water loss and/or damage when the water supply is restored.
- After the supply has been restored, the water may appear discolored or milky for a brief period. This is because of trapped air in the pipes. If left to stand in a glass, the appearance will become clear, like normal.
- lease note that all locations undergoing repairs and upgrades to water and sanitation facilities are considered construction sites and are off-limits to the public.
‘RESPONDING AND REPAIRING THIS VANDALISM IS NECESSARY FOR THE CITY’
“We apologise for the inconvenience caused to all affected residents. We understand that this will impact a large area of the city. However, responding and repairing this vandalism quickly is necessary for the city to do in order to protect our water infrastructure.”
Badroodien said.
