The Water and Sanitation Department is currently conducting emergency repairs to the water supply main in the Glencairn and Glencairn Heights areas, this after it completed the repairs to the pipeline late last night. The repairs, which involved replacing two faulty valves and working in uneven mountainous terrain, continues after the pipe burst earlier this morning. This has again necessitated the shut off of the water supply to these areas to enable the work to be done safely as well as to prevent water loss and/or damage.

'This has once again resulted in the temporary disruption in the water supply to these areas until the repairs are completed. The Simon's Town Main Road at Dido Valley Road also had to be closed temporarily due to the resultant mud having covered the roadway.

'We consider the impact on residents and possible water losses carefully when we do infrastructure maintenance and repair work. The duration of the repairs, especially emergency repairs, is however dependent on the complexity of the task at hand and I would like to sincerely thank residents for their patience while the maintenance crew attends to the repairs,' said Councillor Zahid Badroodien, Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation.

Residents are kindly requested to ensure that all taps are closed to prevent water loss and/or damage when the supply is restored.

A water tanker is located at the Glencairn Hotel in Glen Road to provide water for domestic consumption where required

The City sincerely regrets any inconvenience caused, but it is imperative that it maintains its water supply infrastructure to benefit its consumers.

Source: City Of Cape Town