Parts of Western Cape without water from 30 June to 4 July

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption.

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 prepare accordingly.

Planned maintenance work will result in water supply disruption to these areas:

Durbanville, Fisantekraal, Klipheuwel, Wellington and Hermon

The Voëlvlei Water Treatment Plant will shut down on Monday, 30 June 2025, from 08:00 until 22:00 to accommodate maintenance at the water purification plant.

The areas that may be affected include parts of Durbanville, Fisantekraal, Klipheuwel, Wellington, and Hermon, as well as private consumers along the Voëlvlei pipeline.

This shutdown will result in a temporary interruption of the water supply to these areas.

Parts of Claremont and Newlands

Maintenance teams will be doing a test shut-off of the water main in Talana Road, Newlands, from 09:00 until 18:00 on Tuesday, 1 July 2025.

This is in preparation for the actual shut-off from 09:00 until 18:00 on Thursday, 3 July 2025, when the newly installed pipeline will be connected to the existing water supply infrastructure.

Residents in Talana Road, Talana Close, Bowwood Road, Sylvia Road, Middelburg Close, Alma Road, Mountain Road, Doris Road, Ethel Road, Bishopscourt Road, Zion Road, Eden Road and possibly immediate surrounds will experience no water during this period.

Part of Saxonsea – Atlantis

The water supply to a large part of Saxonsea will be shut off temporarily from 08:00 until 17:00 on Thursday, 3 July 2025.

This will enable the maintenance team to safely continue with the pipe replacement construction work in Kent, Lisboa, Middelburg and Matheran streets, which will involve the installation of valves and making connections to the existing water supply infrastructure.

Residents in Hermes Avenue, Kehrweider Street, Lusitania Place, Livanos Place, Middenrak Crescent, Mauritius Street, Mexican Street, Montagu Street, Nimrod Street, Nieuw Place, Nautilus Street, Napoleon Street, Namaqua Place, Holland Street and possibly the immediate surrounding streets will experience low water pressure or no water during this period.

Water tankers will be deployed to the area during this time in consultation with the Local Ward Councillor.

Zero-pressure tests (ZPT) and conditional assessments will be done on the water supply network, resulting in water supply disruptions in the following areas:

• Tuesday, 1 July 2025, from 10:00 until 16:00: Belmont Park, Eikendal, Kleinbegin and Summerville
• Tuesday, 1 July 2025, from 09:00 until 20:00: Mountainside and Strand
• Wednesday, 2 July 2025, from 10:00 until 16:00: Kenridge, Durbanville Hills, Vergesig and Aurora
• Wednesday, 2 July 2025, from 10:00 until 16:00: Interchange Industrial
• Thursday, 3 July 2025, from 09:00 until 20:00: Khayelitsha High (Litha Park, Harare, Kuyasa)
• Thursday, 3 July 2025, from 10:00 until 16:00: Mountainside and Gordons Bay

Zero-pressure testing and step-testing are part of the installation process for zone management infrastructure. Tests are done in advance to see if any unmapped inflows need to be considered before installing new infrastructure (such as pressure-reducing valves for pressure management).
 
In these affected areas, some residents may experience low water pressure while some may have no water during the testing period. Unfortunately, it is not possible to predict which exact areas or streets will experience disruptions.
 
Additional zone management investigations will be carried out to ensure that the existing infrastructure is operating effectively. Pressure fluctuations may be experienced, but every effort will be made to minimise the impact as far as possible.
 
This work forms part of the City’s Water Demand Management Strategy. Managing water pressure more effectively reduces the possibility of pipe bursts and water wastage.

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.

For updates on the maintenance work (and location of tankers where applicable), follow @CityofCTAlerts, which is a City of Cape Town X account.

How 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.