The City’s Water and Sanitation Department will be commencing with construction work on the water supply to the Hout Bay area starting today, 14 February 2022. This forms part of the City’s pipe replacement and infrastructure upgrade programme for this area. The recent spate of leaks on the critical water supply infrastructure has necessitated the strategic advancement of the project to eliminate the occurrences of leaks and ultimately infrastructure failure. Read more below:
The City will be replacing sections of the water reticulation network in various roads in Hout Bay. These areas have been identified as experiencing high incidents of water leaks and pipe bursts. For this purpose, it has awarded two separate projects for civil works to be done in these areas. The contractors will be moving to the site today, Monday 14 February 2022, to commence with the projects, which will be completed in various timeframes.
‘The water mains upgrade forms part of the City’s pipe replacement and infrastructure programme of its drinking water reticulation network for which an annual budgetary allocation has been provided. The implementation of a water main upgrade is determined by a specified set of criteria that is identified upfront as the water reticulation network is monitored for occurrences such as pipe bursts caused by material fatigue, excessive pressure, ageing infrastructure, etc. This Department has consistently replaced sections of the water reticulation infrastructure in need of replacement and upgrade across the City,’ said Councillor Zahid Cllr Badroodien, Mayoral Committee Member for Waste and Water.
The work involves the replacement of the water reticulation pipe using open trench methods. Water will only be shut during final connections, which will be communicated in advance to the public on scheduled days. Careful consideration has been given to the planning of this work to ensure minimal disruption to the water supply in the affected areas.
The occupants of the premises along the installation routes will be informed of the progress of the projects in their area, especially when it comes to the point where it directly impacts on their premises. The City regrets any inconvenience caused during the water main upgrades, but it is imperative that it maintains its infrastructure to the benefit of its residents.
Property owners, pedestrians and traffic flow will be accommodated at all times during construction and throughout the project. Traffic Services will be involved with the diversion of traffic and all road closures when required.
Source: City Of Cape Town