Parts of Tshwane face extended water shutdown starting Wednesday

The City of Tshwane has announced it will implement a 32-hour water shutdown affecting several areas in Hammanskraal starting at 8:00 on Wednesday, 25 June, and ending at 16:00 on Thursday, 26 June.

The shutdown will cut off municipal water to areas such as Stinkwater, Trustfarm, and New Stinkwater (RDP). At the same time, the city carries out essential repairs on a major pipeline that supplies water from the Soshanguve DD Reservoir.

Water shutdown for urgent leak repairs

The city says it must urgently repair the pipeline to stop major leaks that are jeopardising a consistent water supply for thousands of residents.

“This 32-hour shutdown is necessitated by the need to effect urgent repairs to major leakages on a main pipe that supplies water to Stinkwater from the Soshanguve DD Reservoir,” the City of Tshwane stated.

The City’s Water and Sanitation Department will manage the repair work and restore the water supply as soon as the operation is complete.

Residents Urged to Store Water in Advance

The city has appealed to affected residents to prepare for the disruption.

“Residents in the above-mentioned areas are urged to store enough water for household purposes during this interruption period,” the city advised.

The municipality acknowledges the inconvenience but says it must proceed with the shutdown to avoid more serious disruptions in the future.

“The City of Tshwane apologises for any inconvenience caused by this inevitable shutdown,” the statement read.