The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has advised that parts of Claremont and Newlands will experience water supply disruptions this week as the team conducts planned work on its water supply infrastructure, reports Cape {town} Etc.
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The Water and Sanitation Directorate will be conducting urgent repairs to a connection from the 300mm diameter pipeline into the main water supply in Main Road, Claremont.
This forms part of the directorate’s planned maintenance work and upgrade programme to improve the city’s water supply infrastructure and ensure the future continuity of water supply.
The urgent repairs are set to take place on Tuesday, 3 September, from 9am until 6pm.
As a result, the area bounded by Sans Souci Street, the railway line, Stellenberg Avenue and Cavendish Street (including the Stadium on Main and Cavendish Square Shopping Centres) will experience disruptions of water supply during this period.
The City explained that some consumers may experience no water while others experience low water pressure.
‘Residents and businesses are advised to store enough water in advance, as a precautionary measure,’ said the City. ‘Water should ideally be stored in clean, sealed containers.’
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What residents need to know about larger-scale planned water supply disruptions
The City says careful consideration has been given to the planning of this work to ensure it is being done at a time that is least disruptive to the water supply.
However, maintenance work can sometimes be more complex than anticipated, resulting in longer-than-expected periods of water supply disruptions.
Additionally, all sites where water and sanitation repairs and upgrades are conducted are deemed to be construction sites and, as such, are off-limits to members of the public.
The City advises that for a short period after the water supply is restored, the water may be discoloured or milky in appearance due to the presence of trapped air in the pipes. If left to stand, the water will become clear in colour again.
How to prepare
Residents are encouraged to keep taps closed to prevent any water loss and/or damage, as well as store enough water in clean, sealed containers to last during this period.
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