The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas which will result in water supply disruptions. The City sincerely regrets any inconvenience caused, but it is imperative that it maintains its water supply infrastructure to benefit its consumers. Residents in the affected areas below are encouraged to take note of the work that will be taking place in their areas
What residents need to know about larger-scale planned water supply disruptions:
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.
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.
Sometimes the maintenance work can be more complex than anticipated, resulting in it taking longer.
For a short period, after the supply has been restored, the water may be discoloured or look milky. This is because of trapped air in the pipes. If left to stand in a glass, the appearance will become clear, like normal.
For updates on the maintenance work (and the location of tankers where applicable), follow @CityofCTAlerts which is a City of Cape Town Twitter account.
How residents are advised to prepare for planned water supply disruptions:
Store enough water in clean sealed containers that will last for your use during this period.
Keep your taps closed to prevent any water loss and/or damage when the water supply is restored.
Zero-Pressure Tests and Step Tests
Capri
Zero pressure tests will be conducted on the main water supply to all properties along Sardinia Drive, Corsica Avenue, Corfu Avenue, Stork Street, Old Kommetjie Road, Bermuda Dr, Fairfield Close, Zandwijk Close and Aspen Close in the Capri area. This work will result in the disruption of the water supply in these areas on Thursday, 1 December 2022, from 21:00 overnight until 04:00 on Friday, 2 December 2022.
Zero-pressure testing and step testing are part of the installation process for pressure management technology. Tests are done in advance to see if any unmapped inflows need to be considered before installing smart pressure-reducing valves.
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.
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.
Maintenance Work – Emergency Repairs
Kuils River, Somerset West, Wynberg and Newlands
The Blackheath Water Treatment Plant will be shut down to safely accommodate urgent repairs for a planned 72-hour period on Wednesday, 30 November 2022 at 08:00 until 08:00 on Saturday, 3 December 2022. This will result in the Kuils River, Somerset West, Wynberg and Newlands areas experiencing low water pressure and possible temporary water supply disruptions during this period, as alternative water supply will be redirected to the affected areas. Consumers in these areas are kindly requested to reduce their water consumption considerably during this period to maintain the available water supply and pressure in the water supply network.
Maintenance Work – Valve Installations and Replacements
Martinsville in Somerset West
The water supply main to the Martinsville area in Somerset West will be shut down on Tuesday, 28 November 2022 from 09:00 until 16:00 and Wednesday, 29, November 2022 from 09:00 until 16:00. This will enable the safe installation of two control valves into the existing water supply network and will result in the disruption of the water supply to the area. A water tanker will be available in the area to provide residents with water for essential domestic consumption during these periods.
Hout Bay
The main water supply to properties on Henshell Road, Perrault Road, Albert Road, Manchester Road, Clyde Road, Oxford Road and Earl Road in Hout Bay will be shut off on Tuesday, 29 November 2022 from 09:00 until 16:00. This will enable the safe replacement of two faulty valves and will result in the disruption of the water supply to these areas. A water tanker will be available on the corner of Manchester and Albert Roads to provide residents with water for essential domestic consumption during this period.
Mall Interchange in Somerset West
The water supply main to the Mall Interchange area in Somerset West will be shut down on Wednesday, 30 November 2022 from 09:00 until 16:00. This will enable the safe installation of two control valves into the existing water supply network and will result in the disruption of the water supply into the area. A water tanker will be available in the area to provide residents with water for essential domestic consumption during this period.
Schaapkraal in Philippi (updated)
Various water supply mains will be shut off in Schaapkraal in Philippi, based on the schedule below. This will enable the safe connection of recently replaced pipelines to the existing water supply network and will result in the disruption of the water supply to the specified areas for each day. Note that other parts of Schaapkraal will be subject to testing before and during each timeframe, resulting in intermittent water supply disruptions
Day 1: Wednesday, 23 November 2022 from 09:00 until 18:00 (COMPLETED) – Properties along the Corner Klip/Boundary Road and New Strandfontein Road; Corner Boundary Road and Kraal Road; Boundary Road and Boom Road; Schaap Road and 1st Avenue.
Day 2: Thursday, 1 December 2022 from 09:00 until 18:00 – Properties along Schaapkraal Road and New Strandfontein Road; Schaapkraal Road and Vlei Road (North); Vlei Road (South); 8th Avenue,
Day 3: Tuesday, 6 December 2022 from 09:00 until 18:00 – Properties along the corner of Vlei Road and Olieboom Road; corner of Kraal Road and Olieboom Road; Kraal Road and North of Olieboom Road.
Day 4: Thursday, 8 December 2022 from 09:00 until 18:00 – Properties along the corner of Strandfontein and Farm Field Road, Schaap Road, Schaap and First Avenue; Vlei and Middle Roads.
The City sincerely regrets any inconvenience caused.
Source: City Of Cape Town