STAGE 4 loadshedding implemented from 07H00 to 00H30.

Sunday 26 June 2022

* 07H00 - 08H30: Groups 10, 15, 1, 6

* 08H00 - 10H30: Groups 11, 16, 2, 7

* 10H00 - 12H30: Groups 12, 17, 3, 8

* 12H00 - 14H30: Groups 13, 18, 4, 9

* 14H00 - 16H30: Groups 14, 19, 5, 10

* 16H00 - 18H30: Groups 15, 1, 6. 11

* 18H00 - 20H30: Groups 16, 2, 7, 12

* 20H00 - 22H30: Groups 17, 3, 8, 13

* 22H00 - 00H30: Groups 18, 4, 9, 14

FAKE NEWS REGARDING WATER OUTAGES

The municipality wishes to inform residents that fake messages regarding total water outages in the Metro tomorrow have gone viral on social media.

These messages are not true. We condemn the spread of fake news.

All our reservoirs have enough water and apart from Impofu, all other treatment plants are running.

Residents are encouraged to use water sparingly and not stockpile water, as this puts an additional strain on the supply system.

UPDATE ON EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN REQUIRED FOR SCHOENMAKERSKOP PUMP STATION & CHURCHILL PIPELINE.

All leaks on the pipeline have been successfully repaired however, a mechanical failure of a pump at Emerald Hill occurred when it was recommissioned.

Repair teams are assessing the damage and will execute repairs accordingly. The pump station is currently still able to supply approximately 75% of the zones normal demand.

If residents reduce their demand to 50 litres per person per day, disruptions should not be experienced.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

SCHOENMAKERSKOP PUMP STATION & CHURCHILL PIPELINE SHUTDOWN UPDATE

Sections of the burst pipe have been cut and are being removed. After that, the replacements will be installed.

We expect the replacements to be completed by 17:30.

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

EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN REQUIRED FOR SCHOENMAKERSKOP PUMP STATION & CHURCHILL PIPELINE.

An emergency shutdown is required for both Schoenmakerskop Pump Station and the Churchill pipeline to carry out critical leak repairs.

This shutdown is anticipated to last for 12 hours. Residents are urged to use water for essential purposes only to prolong the availability of water supply.

Areas that may be affected should storage deplete includes:

1. Parts of Walmer

2. Walmer Township

3. Walmer Downs

4. Walmer Heights

5. Mangold Park

6. Parts of Walmer

7. Glen Hurd

8. Mangold Park

9. Glendinningvale

10. Pari Park, Gelndore Road

11. Perridgevale

12. Adcockvale

13. Newton Park

14. Parsonshill

15. Greenacres

16. Greenacres Hospital

17. St Georges Hospital

18. Parts of Cotsworld

19. Richmond Hill

20. Parts of Schauderville

21. Linkside

22. Mill Park

23. Parts of Central

24. Mount Croix

25. Perridgevale

26. Deal Party

27. North End

28. Sydenham

29. Central

We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience this has caused.