Chumasande Matiwane|Published
The City of Cape Town’s planned water supply maintenance began on Saturday, 17 October, with work continuing across several areas until Friday, 23 October.
Residents are being urged to prepare for temporary water shutdowns and reduced pressure as the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate carries out pipe and valve installations, repairs and replacements. Residents are advised to store enough water in sealed containers to meet their needs during disruptions.
Parow areas affected on Sunday
Water supply to Sanlam Center, Florida, Parow Valley, Beaconvale and Ravesmead will be affected on Sunday, 18 October, from 10am to 10pm while the City repairs a leak on a 375mm water supply pipe in De La Rey Road, Parow.
Water tankers will be provided where required.
Epping 1 and Tygerberg Reservoir maintenance
Parts of Epping 1 Industrial area and the Tygerberg Reservoir will be affected by maintenance involving the replacement of a bulk water meter.
The Tygerberg Reservoir’s 1500mm-diameter outlet will be heavily affected from 6am on Wednesday, 21 October, until 2pm on Friday, 23 October. The reservoir is expected to remain operational through a second outlet connected to a 1220mm pipeline.
Other areas facing planned water disruptions
A planned shutdown is scheduled for Witsands, Acasias Crescent in Proteas Park, Atlantis, on Tuesday, 20 October.
Parts of Woodstock will also be affected on Wednesday, 21 October, during pipe and valve replacement work.
The City will conduct visual leak detection in Dennemere, Diep River, Strand, Belgravia and Bellville from Monday, 19 October, to Friday, 23 October.
Zero-pressure tests scheduled across Cape Town
The City will conduct zero-pressure tests (ZPTs) in the following areas:
Tuesday, 20 October, 9am to 4pm: Saxenberg; Da Gama Park, Welcome Glen and Scala Road.
Wednesday, 21 October, 10am to 5pm: Tamboerskloof and Gardens.
Thursday, 22 October, 9am to 4pm: Parts of Khayelitsha and Somerset West.
Residents in affected areas may experience low water pressure or no water during scheduled maintenance and testing. They are advised to plan ahead and store water where necessary.