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PARTS OF THE METRO MAY EXPERIENCE WATER DISRUPTIONS DUE TO A DRAINED TRANSFORMER.
A transformer that supplies electricity to the Motherwell pump station has a bad oil leak and is now drained. Unfortunately, the pumps have to be stopped for approximately two hours to allow oil levels to be topped up.
If this is not done, there is a great risk that the transformer will run dry and this will cause it to blow up. This risk cannot be taken as it would take months to restore the transformer should that happen.
The following areas may experience low water pressure or disruptions:
1.Rowallan Park
2.Francis Evatt Park
3.Hunters Retreat
4.Bay West
5.Parsonsvlei / Westbrook
6.Morningside
7.Kabega Park
8.Sherwood
9.Westering
10.Cotswold
11.Helenvale
12.Malabar
13.Parts of Schauderville
14.Framesby
15.Sunridge Park
16.Parts of Lorraine
17.Parts of Theescombe
18.Kamma Park
19.Scheepershoogte
20. Valeisig
21. Parts of Van Riebeeckhoogte
22. Parts of Fairbridge Heights
23. Parts of Strelitzia Park
24. Winterhoek park
25. Vanes Estate
26. Reservoir Hills
27. Khayamnandi
28. Joe Slovo West
29. Jachtvlakte
30. Chatty
We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused.
UPDATE ON ELECTRICAL SUPPLY FAULT AT STANFORD ROAD PUMP STATION.
August 19, 2022.
After the successful restoration of power at Motherwell yesterday, the City has been maximizing pumping water output into Chelsea the reservoir.
The reservoir is currently at 25% and this means that most of the Western suburbs have water supply with exception of the high laying areas.
The system will continue recovering throughout the day. Water trucks will remain in the areas until the system fully recovers.
We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused.
UPDATE ON ELECTRICAL SUPPLY FAULT AT STANFORD ROAD PUMP STATION
Following the vandalism at the Motherwell pump station, the Electricity and Energy department has managed to restore power at the pump station and the pumping of water supply started this morning.
Unfortunately, there has been a problem with the power supply tripping. Plant maintenance teams are currently on-site trying to solve the problem.
The pumping of water supply had to be stopped mid-day. We are not able to pump water into Chelsea reservoir due to the intermittent tripping of electricity supply.
Water tankers have been deployed to the locations below:
1) Hunters Retreat Spar
2) Roaming in Malabar
3) Roaming in Schauderville
4) Roaming in Barcelona / Helenvale
5) Kamma Park Crossing
6) Sherwood Spar
7) Parsonsvlei Blumento
8) William Street, Cotswold
We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused.
STAGE 2 loadshedding implemented from 16H00 to 00H00.
Thursday, 18 August 2022
*16H00-18H30: Group 5,10
*18H00-20H30: Group 6,11
*20H00-22H30: Group 7,12
*22H00-00H30: Group 8,13
At Arlington sub, ASB (Arlington / Steve Biko) line switched off for emergency repairs to equipment, affecting Steve Biko, Walmer Location, surrounds. Supply to be restored soonest, no timeframe.
UPDATE ON ELECTRICAL SUPPLY FAULT AT STANFORD ROAD PUMP STATION.
Power supply has been restored to the Motherwell pump station however, the power has been tripping and unfortunately the pumps cannot be started as yet.
The Electricity and Energy department is currently investigating the issue and more updates will follow.
The areas below may experience low water pressure or disruptions:
1.Rowallan Park
2.Francis Evatt Park
3.Hunters Retreat
4.Bay West
5.Parsonsvlei / Westbrook
6.Morningside
7.Kabega Park
8.Sherwood
9.Westering
10.Cotswold
11.Helenvale
12.Malabar
13.Parts of Schauderville
14.Framesby
15.Sunridge Park
16.Parts of Lorraine
17.Parts of Theescombe
18.Kamma Park
19.Scheepershoogte
20. Valeisig
21. Parts of Van Riebeeckhoogte
22. Parts of Fairbridge Heights
23. Parts of Strelitzia Park
24. Winterhoek park
25. Vanes Estate
26. Reservoir Hills
27. Khayamnandi
28. Joe Slovo West
29. Jachtvlakte
30. Chatty
We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused.
UPDATE ON ELECTRICAL SUPPLY FAULT AT STANFORD ROAD PUMP STATION.
Power supply has been restored to the Motherwell pump station however, the power has been tripping and unfortunately the pumps cannot be started as yet.
The Electricity and Energy department is currently investigating the issue and more updates will follow.
The areas below may experience low water pressure or disruptions:
1.Rowallan Park
2.Francis Evatt Park
3.Hunters Retreat
4.Bay West
5.Parsonsvlei / Westbrook
6.Morningside
7.Kabega Park
8.Sherwood
9.Westering
10.Cotswold
11.Helenvale
12.Malabar
13.Parts of Schauderville
14.Framesby
15.Sunridge Park
16.Parts of Lorraine
17.Parts of Theescombe
18.Kamma Park
19.Scheepershoogte
20. Valeisig
21. Parts of Van Riebeeckhoogte
22. Parts of Fairbridge Heights
23. Parts of Strelitzia Park
24. Winterhoek park
25. Vanes Estate
26. Reservoir Hills
27. Khayamnandi
28. Joe Slovo West
29. Jachtvlakte
30. Chatty
We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused.
UPDATE ON ELECTRICAL SUPPLY FAULT AT STANFORD ROAD PUMP STATION.
Power supply has been restored to the Motherwell pump station however, the power has been tripping and unfortunately the pumps cannot be started as yet.
The Electricity and Energy department is currently investigating the issue and more updates will follow.
The areas below may experience low water pressure or disruptions:
1.Rowallan Park
2.Francis Evatt Park
3.Hunters Retreat
4.Bay West
5.Parsonsvlei / Westbrook
6.Morningside
7.Kabega Park
8.Sherwood
9.Westering
10.Cotswold
11.Helenvale
12.Malabar
13.Parts of Schauderville
14.Framesby
15.Sunridge Park
16.Parts of Lorraine
17.Parts of Theescombe
18.Kamma Park
19.Scheepershoogte
20. Valeisig
21. Parts of Van Riebeeckhoogte
22. Parts of Fairbridge Heights
23. Parts of Strelitzia Park
24. Winterhoek park
25. Vanes Estate
26. Reservoir Hills
27. Khayamnandi
28. Joe Slovo West
29. Jachtvlakte
30. Chatty
We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused.
UPDATE ON THE ELECTRICITY OUTAGE AT THE STANFORD ROAD PUMPSTATION
August 17, 2022
Due to vandalism on the overhead line that supplies electricity to the Motherwell pump station, the pump station is unable to supply water to reservoirs in the following areas:
1. Kariega
2. Despatch
3. Chatty
As a result, the following areas are experiencing water disruptions or low pressure:
1. Scheepershoogte
2. Valeisig
3. Parts of Van Riebeeckhoogte
4. Parts of Fairbridge Heights
5. Parts of Strelitzia Park
6. Winterhoek park.
7. Estate of Vanes
8. Reservoir Hills
9. Khayamnandi
10. Joe Slovo West
11. Jachtvlakte
12. Chatty
Efforts are being made to divert water supply from other sources.
Water tankers are being deployed will be at the following locations:
1. Corner of Van Riebeeck Street and Errol Avenue
2. Daniel Pienaar Road
3.Reservoir Hills (Roaming)
4. Khayamnandi (Roaming)
5. Joe Slovo West (Roaming)
6. Chatty (Roaming)
If demand is not drastically reduced, other areas such as Despatch, KwaNobuhle, Northern Areas, KwaDwesi, and KwaMagxaki may be affected.
The Department of Electricity and Energy is working to restore power.