The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will undertake essential maintenance work in several areas, leading to temporary disruptions to the water supply from 13-16 April.

Maintenance will include upgrades to the water supply infrastructure and ongoing improvements to ensure reliability.

Affected residents are encouraged to prepare accordingly.

Affected Cape Town areas and schedule

According to the City, these areas will see disruptions:

Witsand, Atlantis

• Date: Monday, 13 April
• Time: 07:00 – 18:00
• Details: Temporary water shut-off for maintenance at the Witzand Pump Station. Residents should store water in clean, sealed containers in advance. Water tankers will be available in the area.

Wemmershoek Water Treatment Plant

• Date: Tuesday, 14 April – Wednesday, 15 April
• Time: 00:01 – 23:59
• Affected Areas: Parts of Drakenstein and Stellenbosch Municipalities, including private consumers along the Wemmershoek pipeline. Residents should ensure reservoirs are filled beforehand.

Part of Paarden Eiland

• Date: Tuesday, 14 April
• Time: 09:00 – 17:00
• Details: Water main shut-off to install a new connection at 6 Neptune Road. Affected roads include Neptune Road, Marine Drive, Carlisle Road, Shropshire Road, and Auckland Road.

Parts of Oranjezicht

• Date: Tuesday, 14 April
• Time: 08:00 – 20:00
• Details: The water pipeline replacement project will temporarily disrupt the supply. Affected streets include Upper Orange Street, Belmont Avenue, Montrose Avenue, Jagersfontein Avenue, Alexandre Avenue, Belvedere Avenue, Rose Mount Avenue, Sirgeorge Grey Street, Wynyard Street, Sophia Street, Breda Street, Forest Road, and Mill Street.

Melkbosstrand and Surrounding Areas

• Date: Wednesday, 15 April
• Time: 09:00 – 22:00
• Details: Temporary shut-off for maintenance work on the R27 West Coast Road, affecting Melkbosstrand, Melkbosch Village, Van Riebeeckstrand, Duynefontein, and the Eskom Koeberg Power Station.

Ottery

• Date: Wednesday, 15 April
• Time: 09:00 – 16:00
• Details: Installation of a pressure-controlling device will disrupt supply in the Humby area.

Coller Road, Retreat

• Date: Thursday, 16 April
• Time: 09:00 – 19:30
• Details: Water shut-off for rehabilitation work on water mains at the intersection of Coller Road and Petal Road. Affected roads include Allenby Drive, Petal Road, and the surrounding areas.

Steenberg

• Date: Thursday, 16 April
• Time: 09:00 – 19:30
• Details: Water supply shut-off for installation of a tie-in connection at the intersection of Franz Square and Symphony Avenue.

Zero-Pressure Tests

• Dates and Times:
  • 13 April: Ocean View and Retreat
  • 14 April: Bo-Kaap, Gardens, University Estate, Walmer Estate, Zonnebloem
  • 15 April: Gardens, Oranjezicht, Tamboerskloof
  • 16 April: Devil’s Peak Estate, Oranjezicht, Vredehoek

Cape Town residents may experience low water pressure or no water during testing. It is advisable to store water in clean, sealed containers in advance.

Residents are advised to store sufficient water for domestic use and ensure taps are closed to prevent water loss or damage upon restoration.

After restoration, water may appear discoloured due to trapped air. It will clear if left to stand.