The City of Cape Town has confirmed that some areas will experience an 11-hour water supply interruption due to planned maintenance work. The work includes pipe and valve installations, repairs, and replacements to improve water supply across the city.

Parts of Tokai, including the Steenberg Golf Estate and Zwaanswyk Road, will have their water supply temporarily shut off on Tuesday, June 30, from 09:00 until 19:30. Residents in these areas are advised to store water for the duration of the shutdown. The City said the shutdown is necessary to allow the maintenance team to safely complete the new connection to the water supply main.

Meanwhile, water supply to Oude Molen Road between Sunrise Circle and Welwyn Road, and possibly surrounds, in Pinelands will be temporarily shut off on Tuesday, June 30, from 09:00 until 17:00. Notably, consumers in this area will experience no water supply disruption during this period.

The City of Cape Town has scheduled a third shutdown for Thursday, July 2, in Rondebosch. The water supply will be temporarily shut off to the following streets and possibly surrounding streets: Stuart Road, Dulverton Road, Columbine Road, Herold Road, Rubicon Road, Golden Street, Ayton Road, Ian Road, Herold Road, Golden Street, Rubicon Road, and Dudgeon Road. The shutdown will be in effect from 09:00 until 20:00.

This planned maintenance forms part of the City's ongoing efforts to upgrade critical infrastructure and improve water supply across Cape Town. Residents are advised to make alternative arrangements for the duration of the shutdown, which is expected to affect over 5,000 households.

According to the City's Water and Sanitation Directorate, the planned maintenance will result in water supply disruption to the affected areas. The City has assured residents that the maintenance work is necessary to ensure a more reliable and efficient water supply system.

A total of four major maintenance projects are currently underway in Cape Town, with a budget of over R100 million. The projects aim to upgrade and replace aging infrastructure, increasing the water supply network's capacity and reducing the risk of bursts and leaks.

The maintenance work is expected to be completed by the end of July, with the City of Cape Town urging residents to be patient and cooperate with the planned shutdowns.

Key Facts

  • Over 5,000 households will be affected by the 11-hour water shutdown.
  • The shutdown will occur in three phases, starting on June 30 and concluding on July 2.
  • The planned maintenance is part of the City's efforts to upgrade critical infrastructure and improve water supply across Cape Town.
  • The budget for the four major maintenance projects is over R100 million.
  • The maintenance work aims to increase the water supply network's capacity and reduce the risk of bursts and leaks.
  • The planned shutdowns will affect parts of Tokai, Pinelands, and Rondebosch.

Context The planned maintenance work is part of the City of Cape Town's efforts to address water conservation and infrastructure development. The City has been working to upgrade its aging water supply system to ensure a more reliable and efficient service. The planned shutdowns are necessary to ensure that the maintenance work is carried out safely and efficiently. Residents are advised to stock up on water and make alternative arrangements for the duration of the shutdown.

The City of Cape Town will provide regular updates on the maintenance work and will notify residents in advance of any changes to the schedule. Residents are encouraged to report any concerns or issues related to the maintenance work to the City's Water and Sanitation Directorate.>