The City’s Water and Sanitation Department has previously had to postpone the scheduling of the shutdown of the 1 220mm diameter Tygerberg water pipeline between Giel Basson Drive and Jakes Gerwel Drive on two separate occasions, but is now ready to proceed. This work is the completion of a project initiated in May this year, when the faulty valve was removed and sent for repairs. The shutdown will commence at 18:00 on Friday, 5 November 2021 until Sunday, 7 November 2021 at 06:00, to install a refurbished inline valve in Smart Street, Goodwood. This will result in an impact on water supply from Friday.

This bulk water supply line supplies the areas of Brooklyn, Sanddrift, Tygerhof, Rugby, Century City, Paarden Eiland, Joe Slovo, Phoenix, Kensington, Acacia Park and Goodwood. Arrangements have been made to supply these areas from other parts of the network, while work is under way, but low pressure or short supply disruptions are a risk. Water tankers will be stationed near Acacia Park as this area will experience the most disruption.

Careful consideration has been given to the planning of this work to ensure minimal disruption to residents.

Residents and businesses are kindly requested to reduce their water consumption during this period to reduce pressure on the network. This will also reduce the extent of any water disruption while work is under way.

Residents are advised to store water in clean, sealed containers in advance, and to ensure that their taps are left in the closed position during this period to prevent any water loss and/or water damage when the supply is restored.

The City regrets any inconvenience caused, however it is imperative that it maintains its water supply infrastructure for the benefit of its consumers.

Source: City Of Cape Town