Water trucks dispatched to areas affected by water interruptions
Published: February 24, 2023<< BACK TO NEWS
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has dispatched water tankers to assist residents with the collection of water in the areas that are currently affected by the water disruptions due to the prolonged drought crisis.
Following the City's decision to reduce abstraction at the Churchill Dam to preserve and maximise the low water resources, various residential areas have started to experience intermittent water supply.
The affected areas fall under the Emerald Hill zone, Airport Zone, Driftsands zone, Greenbushes zone, Lovemore Heights zone, Upper Lovemore heights zone and Hearherbank zone.
"We understand that many of our residents have been affected by the disruptions. We have deployed water tankers so that residents can access water and we are expecting to increase the water tank resources from next week. If we don't reduce our consumption this could be our new way of life and we don't want a reality where people stand in long queues for water."
"We are once again pleading with our people to please reduce their water consumption. Those who still enjoy water coming out of their taps have to be considerate of those currently experiencing the interruptions and not abuse the little water we have left," said Mayor Odendaal.
Water tankers have been deployed at the locations below:
1) Crane and Pheasant Greenshields Park
2) Newton Street, Newton Park
3) 3rd Avenue Spar
4) Builders Warehouse
5) Melsetter Road, Lovemore Heights
6) Engen garage Mount Pleasant
7) South End Fire Station
8) PnP Summerstrand
9) SABC/ Health dept Conyngham
10) Nile Road Perridgevale
11) Schauderville area
12) Behind Tavcor Fairview.
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Issued by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Office.
Issued by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Office.
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