The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned maintenance work on water infrastructure from Tuesday 28 October to Wednesday 5 November, resulting in water supply disruptions in various suburbs. Residents in affected areas should note the scheduled work and prepare accordingly.
The maintenance work includes pipe and valve installations, repairs and replacements.
Affected areas and schedules
Silveroaks, Kuils River: Tuesday 28 October: 09:00 – 18:00.
The water supply will be temporarily shut off to Marais Street, Denne Street, Omega Street, Muller Street, a section of Langverwacht Road and possibly surrounding streets.
Work involves: Connecting newly installed water pipeline sections along Langverwacht Road to existing infrastructure.
Impact: No water during this period.
Delft: Tuesday 28 October: 09:00 – 13:00.
The water supply to a large part of Delft, including Rosendal, Voorbrug, Leiden and The Hague, will be shut off.
Work involves: Repairing a leak on the main water supply pipeline.
Impact: No water during this period.
Dunoon and Killarney Gardens: Tuesday 28 October to Thursday 30 October: 09:00 – 17:00 daily.
Work involves: Repairs to the leaking 450mm water main. Work is scheduled over three days due to safety considerations.
Impact: No water during day hours; supply restored overnight.
Support: Water tankers available in Dunoon during the day for domestic use.
Lentegeur and Watergate: Thursday 30 October: 08:00 – 18:00.
Areas affected include Candytuft Street, all roads leading to and from Candytuft Street, immediate surrounds, and Watergate.
Work involves: Upgrading the 300mm diameter water main in Highlands Drive.
Impact: Low water pressure to no water.
Support: Water tanker placed in the area during shutdown.
Northpine and Scottsdene: Saturday 1 November from 10:00 to Sunday 2 November at 10:00.
Work involves: Installing two bulk water meters on the pipeline from Wemmershoek.
Impact: Reservoirs will be filled in advance, but residents should reduce water consumption.
Voëlvlei Water Treatment Plant shut down Monday 3 November 08:00 to Wednesday 5 November 22:00.
Areas affected: Durbanville, Philadelphia, Fisantekraal and Klipheuwel.
Work involves: Maintenance of the Low-lift Pump Station equipment.
Impact: City reservoirs will be filled in advance, but residents and businesses should reduce water consumption.
Note: Drakenstein Municipality and private users have been notified to make alternate arrangements.
Why this work matters
This maintenance forms part of the City’s proactive infrastructure upgrade programme to ensure future water supply continuity and reduce water loss.
Work has been scheduled to minimise disruption to water supply where possible.
Safety notice
All maintenance sites are construction zones and off-limits to the public.
Potential delays
Maintenance work can sometimes be more complex than anticipated, which may extend completion times.
After restoration
For a short period after supply is restored, water may appear discoloured or milky due to trapped air in pipes. If left to stand in a glass, the water will clear and return to normal.
Preparation
Store water in advance in clean, sealed containers.
Keep taps closed to prevent water loss and damage when supply returns.
Plan ahead and schedule activities around maintenance times.
Reduce consumption during extended maintenance periods.
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