Golden Acres, Somerset West, Constantia, Tokai without water on Tuesday (10 September)

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will do planned work in the identified areas, resulting in water supply disruptions.

This critical maintenance work is done on our water supply infrastructure to benefit customers.

Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to take note of the work that will take place and to prepare accordingly and store enough water in advance, as a precautionary measure.

Water should ideally be stored in clean, sealed containers. 
 
Planned maintenance work will result in water supply disruption to these areas: 

Golden Acres – Somerset West

The Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing a test shut-off on the water supply to the area between Juliana Street and Lourensford Road from 09:00 until 12:00 on Tuesday, 10 September 2024.

Montclair – Somerset West

The Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing a test shut-off on the water supply to the area between Irene Road, Rue New Orleans Street and Hoëveld  Road from 09:00 until 12:00 on Tuesday, 10 September 2024.

Constantia and Tokai including Steenberg Golf Estate

The Water and Sanitation Directorate will be shutting off the 535mm diameter water main opposite the Greenbelt in Lower Constantia from 09:00 until 23:00 on Tuesday, 10 September 2024.

What residents need to know about larger-scale planned water supply disruptions:

1. Careful consideration has been given to the planning of this work to ensure it is 
   being done at a time that is least disruptive to the water supply.
2. All sites where water and sanitation repairs and upgrades are conducted are 
   deemed to be construction sites and, as such, are off-limits to members of the public.
3. Sometimes the maintenance work can be more complex than anticipated, which 
   means the work could take longer.
4. For a short period after the supply has been restored, the water may be discoloured 
   or look milky. This is because of trapped air in the pipes. If left to stand in a glass, the 
   appearance will become clear, like normal.
5. For updates on the maintenance work (and location of tankers where applicable), follow @CityofCTAlerts which is a City of Cape Town X account.

Residents are advised to prepare for planned water supply disruptions:

1. Store enough water in clean, sealed containers in advance for use during this 
   period.
2. Keep your taps closed to prevent any water loss and/or damage when the water
   supply is restored.