Cape Town: Water shutdowns this week for up to 8 hours
Residents in several areas in Cape Town will experience water supply shutdowns this week due to essential maintenance.
Residents in several areas will experience water supply shutdowns this week as Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate conducts essential maintenance work on its infrastructure. The planned disruptions aim to ensure long-term water reliability, with water outages scheduled for up to eight hours in some areas.
Maintenance to upgrade critical infrastructure in Cape Town
Maintenance will include pipe and valve installations and pressure-reducing valve (PRV) replacements. According to the city, this proactive maintenance is essential to address unaccounted-for water and improve the efficiency of the water supply infrastructure. The City of Cape Town assures residents that these upgrades are planned for times that minimise inconvenience.
On Wednesday, 29 January, from 9:00 to 16:00, Neil Hare Road in Atlantis will experience a water supply shutdown. A roaming water tanker will provide domestic water where required. Residents in Ndabeni will face a similar disruption from 9:00 to 17:00, with potential water pressure fluctuations in nearby areas such as Maitland and Salt River.
Broader Impact Expected on January 30
The impact will extend to additional areas on Thursday, 30 January. From 9:00 to 17:00, the water supply will be shut off in Maitland, affecting neighbourhoods such as Kensington, Pinelands, and Paarden Eiland. Similar outages will occur in Martinville, Benetownship, Roundby, Kalamunda, and portions of Bizweni during the same timeframe.
Residents in these areas are advised to store water in clean, sealed containers ahead of time. The city warns that water may appear discoloured or milky after restoration due to trapped air in the pipes. This is temporary and will clear after settling.
How to Stay Informed
Residents are encouraged to follow @CityofCTAlerts for real-time updates, including tanker locations and progress reports. Safety remains a priority, with the city reminding residents that maintenance sites are off-limits to the public.
“The city sincerely regrets any inconvenience,” the city added.
Are you prepared to manage the disruptions and conserve water during these essential shutdowns?
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