There will
be no water in these Tshwane areas for 12 hours on Wednesday. Image: Unsplash
REMINDER: No water in these Tshwane areas for 12 hours on Wednesday
Wednesday brings a 12-hour water outage to select Tshwane areas. Residents, brace yourselves for a temporary dry spell.
There will
be no water in these Tshwane areas for 12 hours on Wednesday. Image: Unsplash
The City of Tshwane has announced a scheduled upgrade to the water supply network in the Queenswood reservoir area, which is set to take place on 17 January 2024.
This essential maintenance work aims to enhance the overall efficiency and reliability of the water supply network, ensuring a more sustainable and resilient system for the community.
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During the upgrade period, technicians from the City will be conducting necessary improvements to the water supply infrastructure in Queenswood.
Areas that will have no water on Wednesday
This will impact several suburbs, including Koedoespoort, Villieria, Waverley, Moregloed, Queenswood, and Rietfontein. Residents in these areas are advised to plan accordingly.
To facilitate the upgrade process, residents are urged to refrain from watering gardens with hosepipes or sprinkler systems between 6:00 and 18:00 on the scheduled day.
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Additionally, avoiding vehicle washing with hosepipes and temporarily refraining from filling swimming pools during the upgrade period is encouraged.
As part of a long-term water conservation effort, residents are recommended to consider installing low-flow showerheads and tap aerators. Despite the temporary inconvenience, these measures are essential to maintaining and improving the water supply infrastructure in Queenswood.
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Upgrades crucial for the community’s benefit
The City assures residents that these upgrades are crucial for the community’s benefit, promising a more efficient and reliable water supply network in the aftermath of the maintenance work.
“Residents are urged to continue to use water sparingly,” said the City of Tshwane.
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