The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Department will be working on the main water supply network serving the Bonteheuwel, Netreg, Valhalla Park, Kalksteenfontein, Montana, Charlesville and Montevideo suburbs on Tuesday 20 March 2012.
This will result in these suburbs being without water between 09:00 and 16:00.
The work on the main water supply lines will involve the installation of pressure management valves to regulate the pressure of the water supply to these areas. Effective management of the pressure in the pipeline significantly reduces water losses and damage to the pipelines and surrounds – especially during off-peak periods when the demand reduces. During such periods, the excessive pressure in the system must be regulated to eliminate incidences of pipe bursts.
This work forms part of the City’s Water Demand Management Strategy to increase the lifespan and efficiency of Cape Town’s water supply infrastructure. Continuous maintenance of the City’s infrastructure is essential to ensure quality service provision to all residents.
When the water supply is restored, there might be a brief period when the water is slightly discoloured.
Residents are advised to store drinking water in clean, sealed containers for domestic purposes.
Residents must please ensure that their taps are properly closed during this period. Should the tap be inadvertently left open and the flow restored while they are away from home, damage could be caused and a considerable amount of water wasted.
The City wishes to apologise for any inconvenience caused, but it is essential that we improve our water supply infrastructure to the benefit of our consumers.
