North warned of upcoming water network maintenance
The interruption is due to scheduled maintenance on Thursday from 08:00 to 17:00.
Parts of Rosslyn and neighbouring areas in the north of Pretoria will experience water supply interruptions on Thursday due to planned maintenance work on the control valves.
“Tshwane’s Water and Sanitation Department will carry out planned maintenance work on the control valves located at the corner of Doreen Avenue and Rosslyn Road in Region 1,” said metro spokesperson Lindela Mashigo.
This essential work will take up to 10 hours from 08:00 to 17:00.
The following areas will be affected:
– Akasia farms
– Amandasig
– Beetgesberg 279-JR
– BMW Vehicle Distribution Centre
– Chantelle Ext 41
– Clarina Ext 38
– Eldorette 311-JR
– Haakdoornboom 267-JR
– Klerksoord AH
– Klerksoord Ext 28
– Klipfontein 268-JR
– Nampak
– Nkwe Estate
– Rosslyn
– Rosslyn East Ext 1, 2 and 13
– Rosslyn Industrial area
– Hartebeeshoek 251-JR and 303-JR
– SAB
– Hermon 289-JR
– Karenpark
– The Orchards
– Witfontein 301-JR and 305-JR
“Tshwane apologises for the inconvenience that may be caused by the scheduled upgrade work,” said Mashigo.
Mashigo urged resident to continue to make the following water-conservation measures part of their normal lifestyle:
– Do not water or irrigate your garden with a hosepipes or sprinkler system between 06:00 and 18:00.
– Do not wash your vehicle with a hosepipe.
– Do not refill your swimming pool.
– Instal a low-flow shower head and tap aerators where possible.
– Use a dual-flush toilet cistern.
– Use a broom instead of a hosepipe to clean a driveway or patio.
– Collect rainwater to reuse in the garden or wash the car.
– Cover the swimming pool to reduce water evaporation.
– Take a short shower rather than a bath.
– Close the tap while brushing your teeth or shaving.
– Regularly check toilets and taps around the home for leaks.
He urged residents to report water leaks, burst pipes and all water wastage to the metro.
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