ETHEKWINI Municipality would like to inform residents about a planned water shut down that will affect the Pinetown CBD, Ashley, Caversham Glen and Nazareth water supply system.
This shut down will be from Saturday, 14 March from 6pm until 10am on Sunday, 15 March.
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eThekwini Municipality’s spokesman, Msawakhe Mayisela said the City through its Water and Sanitation Unit will be undertaking two tie-ins in the Pinetown area relating to Go!Durban project.
“This project follows the existing main relocation from Josiah Gumede Street to allow the road widening due to the Go!Durban project along this street. The existing 450mm Asbestos Cement pipe will be decommissioned and the newly laid 500mm steel main will then be tied into the supply trunk main from Mt Moriah reservoir.
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“To successfully execute these tie-ins the City will completely shut down the water supply from Mt Moriah reservoir on the said dates,” said Mayisela.
These tie-ins are located within Pinetown CBD; corner of Josiah Gumede and Chariton Drive and Moodie Street and Dales Avenue. Both tie-ins will be carried simultaneously.
During the shutdown, the following areas will have no water supply;
-Pinetown CBD
-Ashley
-Caversham Glen
-Nazareth
The following areas will experience low pressure;
– Mariannridge
– Parts of Tshelimnyama (White City only)
– Stockville
– Industries surrounding Pinetown NPA
– St Mary’s Hospital
Residents who have queries regarding the water supply can contact 080 131 3013 or 073 148 3477.
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