UPDATE ON WATER SUPPLY IN KARIEGA

The Van Riebeeck reservoir has filled up to the required level and pumping to the Fairbridge reservoir started late last night.

Water supply has been restored to most areas supplied by these reservoirs however, there may still be some areas without water while the system fully recovers.

Water demand is currently very high due to the hot weather. We have also noticed, with great concern, that many residents are stockpiling water by filling water tanks and swimming pools. This is delaying the recovery time for the system.

The Western parts of Kariega, including the CBD (Central Business District) and industrial areas are still experiencing water disruptions.

These areas are traditionally supplied from the Kabah (Groendal) Water Treatment Works, but due to the low dam levels and high water demand, this source no longer has sufficient capacity.

Water, therefore, needs to be augmented from the Fairbridge and Scheepershoogte reservoirs but this can only happen once the above-mentioned areas have fully recovered.

Consumers are therefore urged to stop filling water tanks and swimming pools and to only use water for essential purposes while the system recovers.

Areas still experiencing water disruptions include:

1.Kamesh

2.Thomas Gamble

3.Mountain View

4.Rosedale

5.Langa Phase 1 (Tamboville)

Water tankers will be relocated from areas where there is water to assist tankers the areas mentioned above.

PLANNED MAINTENANCE POSTPONED

The planned maintenance for Sydenham and North End scheduled for tomorrow, January 27, 2022 has been postponed until further notice.

A new date will be communicated at a later stage.

We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused.

UPDATE ON REPAIR TO MAIN PIPELINE SUPPLYING KARIEGA.

The repairs to the 700mm main pipeline is complete and water has started flowing into the Van Riebeeck reservoir this morning.

The areas listed below should now start receiving water supply:

1.Van Riebeeck Hoogte

2.Penford

3.College Hill

4.Mosel

5.Jansendal

6.Levyvale

7.Kabah, Phases 2 to 4

8.KwaLanga

9.Greenfields

Once the system fully recovers this evening, the following areas will have water supply.

1.Scheepershoogte

2.Valleisig

3.Fairbridge Heights

4.Strelitzia Park

5.Winterhoek Park

6.Vanes Estate

Water tankers have been deployed to the locations below.

1.Corner of Van Riebeeck Street and Errol Avenue

2.Daniel Pienaar Street (Entrance to School)

3.Sir Thomas Muir Drive (Muir College

4.Roaming in Kamesh

5.Roaming in Thomas Gamble

6.Roaming in Mountain View

7.Roaming in Rosedale

8.Roaming in Langa

The water tanker that was stationed at the corner of Aalwyn Drive and Hexriver Road is currently assisting the hospital and schools however, it will return to its location shortly.

We thank residents for their continued patience and apologise for the inconvenience this has caused.

UPDATE ON REPAIR TO MAIN PIPELINE SUPPLYING KARIEGA.

The Municipality wishes to update residents that the team working on the repair to the 700mm pipeline are starting to turn the in-line valve on Kariega's side. The pipeline is slowly being primed.

UPDATE ON THE NMB WATER SUPPLY.

We are aware of numerous reports of discoloured water across the Metro. Mineral deposits build up inside water infrastructure over time and when flow rates change, such as caused by pipe bursts or reservoir emptying, this build up can be dislodged, causing discoloration.

The quality of potable water supply is regularly monitored, and all tap water has been disinfected to ensure that it is safe to drink. Should your water discolouration be of concern, we suggest that you boil it for drinking purposes.

Repairs to the 700mm main supply to Kariega are still in progress. It is anticipated that the pipeline will be tested and charged late tonight, and that reservoirs will show improved levels by tomorrow morning.

Please ensure that all taps are closed so that reservoirs can fill and provide sufficient water pressure to supply all areas affected by the recent outages.

Water tankers have been deployed to the locations below to ensure residents have access to water. We have increased the number of tankers in the Kariega area and will continue to post updated locations.

1.Corner Van Riebeeck Street and Errol Avenue

2.Daniel Pienaal Street (Entrance to School)

3.Sir Thomas Muir Drive (Muir College)

4.Corner of Aalwyn Drive and Hexriver Road

There are also 4 tankers roaming in the Thomas Gamble, Mountain View, Rosedale and Langa areas, with locations controlled by the Ward Councillors.

We apologise for inconvenience caused.