Water interruptions to hit parts of Tshwane for 8 hours on Wednesday
Residents in some areas of Tshwane should prepare for planned water interruptions on two back-to-back Wednesdays in June.
The City of Tshwane has announced two planned water supply interruptions in Atteridgeville as technicians upgrade pipelines and install new fittings to enhance service delivery.
Starting Wednesday, 11 June, city technicians will upgrade a 75 mm uPVC pipeline to a larger 200 mm uPVC line. The 56-metre project, scheduled between 8:00 and 16:00, will run from the tee along Masopha and Hlakola streets to Maseremule Street.
According to city officials, this upgrade is critical to improving water pressure and reliability in the area. “These upgrades are anticipated to bring… improved pressure regulation, which helps prevent pipe bursts and water loss,” the City of Tshwane said in a statement.
Second water interruption scheduled for 18 June
Technicians will start the second phase of the project on Wednesday, 18 June, at the Atteridgeville Taxi Rank at the corner of Maunde and Schurveberg streets. They will install 150 mm PVR pipe fittings, a task expected to take eight hours from 8:00 to 16:00. Water interruptions will impact residents in Atteridgeville Extensions 17 and 18.
While the city acknowledges the inconvenience to residents, it stresses the long-term benefits. These include an “extended lifespan of infrastructure” and “enhanced water supply management, especially during high-demand periods.”
Moreover, the city assures residents that every effort will be made to complete the work within the allocated time.
Call for water-saving measures
Tshwane has urged residents to adopt everyday water conservation habits to support its broader water management efforts. It asks them to avoid using hosepipes or sprinklers to water gardens between 6:00 and 18:00, refrain from washing vehicles with hosepipes, and not fill swimming pools during peak hours.
The city said that “increased system efficiency to ensure stable and consistent water supply” is a primary objective behind these efforts.
Tshwane apologised for any inconvenience the water interruptions may cause and thanked residents for their patience.