POLOKWANE – Lepelle Northern Water (LNW) have informed the municipality that the Olifantspoort plant is back in operation since last night, says the Polokwane Municipality.
According to LNW the command reservoirs started filling overnight but they have advised the municipality that it will take a while before the water reaches the taps in all the affected areas due to the reservoirs being empty.
The municipality continues to advise and encourage areas that receive water supply to use water for domestic purposes only. Watering of lawns and gardens is strongly discouraged, they add.
“The municipality will continue to deploy water tankers to affected areas until the situation improves. We appreciate your patience as the matter is receiving high level attention.”
Water hotline: 0152902376/2629
POLOKWANE – Operations at the Olifantspoort plant have not yet resumed following the illegal community protests in the area yesterday (Monday), according to the Polokwane Municipality.
Most areas, especially high catchment areas, are likely to be experiencing low water pressure or no water and residents are urged to use water sparingly.
Water tankers will be deployed to the affected areas. For more information please contact 015 290 2376/2473.
“We apologise for the inconveniences caused,” concluded the municipality.
POLOKWANE – The Polokwane Municipality has just received notification that Lepelle Northern Water (LNW) employees were forced to stop operations at the Olifantspoort plant on Monday morning.
According to reports illegal protesters from the Tswaing Lehlokwananeng community invaded the plant and employees were forced to shut down the plant.
“Water supply to all areas of supply will be affected. Theses areas include Seshego, parts of the city, Westenburg, Nirvana, Ivy Park, Lebowakgomo and Zebediela, says the municipality.
This will negatively affect the reservoir levels which are currently under pressure.
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LNW has since opened a case at the Lebowakgomo Police Station in order to get access to the plant to resume operations, confirms the municipality.
The Municipality and Lepelle Northern Water regrets this unfortunate situation which has the potential of creating a crisis for the municipality.
