Zero pressure tests will be conducted on the main water supply to part of the Capri area. This work will result in the disruption of water supply to this area on Thursday, 8 December 2022, from 21:00 overnight until 04:00 on Friday, 9 December 2022.

The water supply disruption will affect all properties along Capri Drive (South of Bermuda Drive), Capri Close, Tahiti Close, Caymen Close, Grand Bahama Drive (between Capri Drive and Mauritius Crescent), Mauritius Crescent, Grenada Close, Seychelles Avenue, Capri Terrace, Shetland Drive (as well as bounded roads) and Jamaica Drive in the Capri area.

Zero-pressure testing is part of the installation process for pressure management technology. Tests are done to see if there are any unmapped inflows that need to be taken into account before smart pressure reducing valves are installed.

In these affected areas, some residents may experience low water pressure, and some may have no water coming out of their taps for some time during this overnight testing period. It is impossible to predict which areas or streets will experience disruptions.

Residents are kindly advised to:

Store water upfront in clean, sealed containers for use during this period.

Ensure taps are closed to avoid water loss and/or damage when the supply is restored.

Get updates on the City’s Twitter account @CityofCTAlerts, or contact the City: WhatsApp: 060 018 1505; email water@capetown.gov.za or call: 0860 103 089.

This work forms part of the City’s Water Demand Management Strategy. Managing water pressure more effectively reduces the possibility of pipe bursts and water wastage.

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

Source: City Of Cape Town