THE City has informed the public of water restrictions for those who receive supply from reservoirs supplied through the Wiggins Treatment Water Works Gravity System. The water restrictions will take place on Tuesday, July 23, from 08:00 to 16:00.
The City’s Water and Sanitation Unit will close its valves on Tuesday in order for uMngeni-uThukela Water (UWW) to assess work conditions in preparation for their major shutdown in August. This shutdown is to replace 1 200 mm diameter meters on the gravity bulk pipeline.
“For this assessment to be undertaken by UWW, the City’s valves will be closed, and the scour will then be opened to drain out water from the pipeline. This will be done to assess how much water is passing in order to determine if the contractor can replace meters under safe conditions.”
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“This work forms part of measures to curb water losses and to improve water supply to reservoirs supplied through the Wiggins Treatment Water Works Gravity System,” said eThekwini Municipality Spokesperson Gugu Sisilana.
The public is urged to reduce their consumption leading up to the shutdown and post the shutdown.
The areas of Glenwood, Bulwer, Morningside, Overport, Essenwood, Berea, Westridge, Congella, Umbilo, Durban CBD and Beachfront are among those cautioned about planned water restrictions today, July 23.
Affected areas include Seaview, Umbilo, Isipingo Beach, Isipingo Hills, Isipingo Rail, Orient Hills, Prospecton Industrial, uMlazi T, Malaba Hills, Reunion, uMlazi V, uMlazi Mission A, Ezimbokodweni, Lotus Park, Malagazi, Malukazi, uMlazi U, uMlazi Y, Durban Airport, Jacobs, Merebank East, Merewent, Mobeni, Mobeni West, Bayhead, Beach, Beachwood, Cave Rock, CBD, Durban beachfront, Esplanade, Fynnlands, Island View, Maydon Beach, Old Fort, Point, South Beach, Stamford Hill, Umbilo, Warwick, Austerville, Brighton Beach, Stavac, Wentworth, Grosvenor, Montclair, Rossburgh, Woodlands, Sea View, parts of Carrington Heights, parts of Woodlands, parts of Woodhaven, parts of Mobeni Heights, parts of Lamontville and Prince Mshiyeni Hospital.
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For more information regarding water supply, the public can download eThekwini Municipality’s mobile app to log faults or send a WhatsApp to 073 1483 477. Alternatively, call the toll-free number at 080 311 1111 or email Eservices@durban.gov.za.
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