A Rand Water pipe experienced a burst on their O2 pipeline on 3 August.
According to Johannesburg Water’s Twitter account, Rabie Ridge, Diepsloot and President Park reservoir outlets had to be closed, due to this. The cause of the burst has not been made public.
Rand Water also posted a tweet regarding the repairs of the pipe and said that they expect that water should be fully restored in all areas later on today, 5 August.
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08:00 5 August 2019
Overnight we were able to repair all the damaged portions of the pipe. At about 5:30 am we started recommissioning the pipe. We are expecting that water will be fully restored in all areas later on today. [LE]— Rand Water (@Rand_Water) August 5, 2019
Joburg Water said water tankers can be found at the following spots while the matter is being fixed:
- Rabie Ridge BP, corner of Rietduiker and Stilt avenues, Rabie Ridge.
- Corner if Republic Road and Acacia Street, Ebony Park
- Ivory Park Fire Station, Freedom Drive, Ivory Park
- Engen Garage, corner of Archerfish Drive and Angelfish Street, Kaalfontein
- Pick n Pay and taxi rank, corner of Riverside Street and Freedom Drive, Ivory Park.
There will also be roaming tankers in the Diepsloot area.
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