Residents in Durbanville, Philadelphia, Fisantekraal and Klipheuwel, Cape Town, are bracing for a 24-hour water outage from 10:00 on Monday, 29 June, to 10:00 on Tuesday, 30 June. The City of Cape Town issued a statement saying the shutdown is linked to a temporary closure of offtakes from the Voëlvlei Bulk Water pipeline.

The city notes that reservoirs supplying the affected areas will be filled in advance of the shutdown. This includes the Drakenstein Municipality and private users along the Voëlvlei pipeline who have been informed to fill their reservoirs and make alternate arrangements ahead of the closure.

The City of Cape Town urges residents to store sufficient water in clean, sealed containers before the shutdown begins on Monday morning. Residents are also advised to keep taps closed during the disruption to prevent water loss or damage when supply is restored.

The City of Cape Town sincerely regrets any inconvenience caused by the planned maintenance work. The test closure of the same pipeline offtakes was conducted from 10:00 on Thursday, 25 June, to 10:00 on Friday, 26 June.

The Voëlvlei Bulk Water pipeline supplies water to over 40% of Cape Town's population. The Voëlvlei Dam has been struggling with low water levels over the past five years. The dam's water levels have dropped to about 30.8% of its capacity.

The City of Cape Town is urging residents to conserve water and avoid non-essential water use. The city's Water and Sanitation Directorate is conducting the shutdown as part of an ongoing condition assessment of the critical water supply asset.

The residents of Cape Town should be prepared to live with this water shortage for the long haul. The City of Cape Town has been struggling with water scarcity issues in recent years.

Cape Town's water crisis has been ongoing for several years. In 2018, the city faced a severe water shortage crisis that prompted severe water restrictions. The city's water supply was threatened by a severe drought, and the city implemented a level 6B water restriction to conserve water.

The city will be working tirelessly to restore water supply to affected areas as soon as possible.

Key Facts:

  • Water outage set to begin on Monday, 29 June, at 10:00.
  • Water outage set to end on Tuesday, 30 June, at 10:00.
  • Residents in Durbanville, Philadelphia, Fisantekraal, and Klipheuwel affected.
  • City to fill reservoirs in advance of shutdown.
  • Residents advised to store sufficient water in clean, sealed containers.
  • Residents should keep taps closed during disruption.
  • Test closure conducted from 10:00 on Thursday, 25 June, to 10:00 on Friday, 26 June.