The Water and Sanitation Department is currently conducting emergency repairs to the water supply main in the Glencairn and Glencairn Heights areas. The repairs involves replacing two faulty valves and working in uneven mountainous terrain. This has necessitated the shut off of the water supply to these areas to enable the work to be done safely as well as to prevent water loss and/or damage.

‘This has resulted in the temporary disruption in the water supply to these areas until the repairs are completed.

‘We consider the impact on residents and possible water losses carefully when we do infrastructure maintenance and repair work. The duration of the repairs, especially emergency repairs, is however dependent on the complexity of the task at hand and I ask residents to please exercise patience while the maintenance crew attends to the repairs,’ said Councillor Zahid Badroodien, Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation.

Residents are kindly requested to ensure that all taps are closed to prevent water loss and/or damage when the supply is restored.

A water tanker is located at the Glencairn Hotel in Glen Road to provide water for domestic consumption where required

The City regrets any inconvenience caused, but it is imperative that it maintains its water supply infrastructure to benefit its consumers.

Source: City Of Cape Town