Cape Town residents are advised to prepare for upcoming water supply disruptions as the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate undertakes critical maintenance work, Cape {town} Etc reports.
The planned interruptions will impact various neighbourhoods between Monday and Thursday.
The maintenance includes repairs, installations, and upgrades to aging infrastructure to ensure long-term water supply reliability. ‘This work forms part of the City’s proactive maintenance program and water demand management strategy to reduce wastage and improve pressure control,’ said the City of Cape Town in a statement.
Affected Areas and Timelines
Belhar and Wesbank
Water will be shut off from 9:00 to 17:00 on Monday, December 2, as crews repair a vandalized 800mm water main near the Stellenbosch Arterial Road. Water tankers will roam these areas to assist.
Claremont/Newlands
Mountain Road and surrounding streets, including Eden, Talana, and Alma, will experience disruptions from 8:00 to 18:00 on Tuesday, December 3, and Thursday, December 5, for pipeline connections.
Kanonkop, Sherwood Park, and Extension 12 (Atlantis)
These areas will face a shutoff from 9:00 to 16:00 on Tuesday, December 3, due to connections to a 400mm main.
Voëlvlei Water Treatment Plant Shutdown
From 8:00 on Wednesday, December 4, to 8:00 on Friday, December 6, the Voëlvlei plant will be offline for valve and leak repairs. Durbanville, Fisantekraal, and Klipheuwel residents are asked to conserve water during this time.
Joe Slovo Park, Phoenix, and Montague Gardens
Water will be unavailable from 9:00 to 20:00 on Thursday, December 5, as a 200mm pressure-reducing valve is installed.
Lansdowne/Hanover Park
Govan Mbeki Drive between Wetton Circle and Hanover Park Avenue, including the Lansdowne Corner Shopping Mall, will experience interruptions from 8:00 to 18:00 on Thursday, December 5.
Westridge (Somerset West)
The Wingerd Reservoir supply will be cut from 9:00 to 17:00 on Thursday, December 5, for valve installations.
How to prepare
The City advises residents to store adequate water in clean, sealed containers and keep taps closed during the shutdown to prevent leaks when water is restored. Some areas may experience discolored or milky water initially; however, this is temporary and safe.
Additional maintenance: Zero-pressure testing
Zero-pressure tests will also take place in areas like Blackheath Industrial, Claremont, and Parow from December 3 to December 5. These tests are part of infrastructure assessments for pressure management, and temporary low water pressure may occur.
For updates on maintenance schedules and water tanker locations, residents can follow @CityofCTAlerts on X.
The City apologizes for any inconvenience and assures the public that the work is essential for future water security.