Tshwane water supply to be interrupted by meter upgrade

The work is scheduled for Thursday 23 February from 06h00 until 18h00.

The city says the reservoir will be filled to maximum capacity prior to the shutdown, however, supply of water may be interrupted during this period.

The following areas might be affected by this interruption:  Acsionville 784-JR, Brakfontein 399-JR, Doornrandje 386-JR, Gerhardsville (all extensions), Hennopsrivier 489-JR, Heuweloord (all extensions), Hoekplaats 384-JR, Honeypark 437-JR, Knopjeslaagte 385-JR, Mnandi AH (all extensions), Monavoni AH (all extensions), Monavoni (all extensions), Mooiplaats 355-JR, Olievenhoutbosch 389-JR, Olievenhoutbosch (all extensions), Peach Tree (all extensions), Raslouw Ext 11, Stukgrond 382-JR, Sunderland Ridge (all extensions), Swartkop 383-JR, Vlakplaats 354-JR.

The City of Tshwane says it apologises for the inconvenience that may be encountered as a result of the maintenance.

Meanwhile, the City of Tshwane says there is a major planned shutdown of water supply by Rand Water scheduled from 03h00 on Friday, 24 February and will end at 09h00 on Saturday, 25 February.

The city says during this period, the water utility’s team of technicians will be finalising a tie-in of the newly installed S4 water pipeline. The shutdown is expected to last for 30 hours.

“As a result of this planned work, there will be no water supply from Rand Water’s Vlakfontein Reservoir to Tshwane and should the water utility’s supply run empty, their recovery time will be approximately two weeks”. 

“The City will also fill its reservoirs to capacity prior to the shutdown. There will also be roaming water tankers to supply all the affected areas with water”.

The City of Tshwane says it sincerely apologises for the inconvenience that may be encountered as a result of the above-mentioned upgrade to their water pipeline.

Residents are urged to use water sparingly.

Please see below for areas that will be affected.

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