MunicipalNews

LNW says contractor didn’t finish planned maintenance in specified time

As a result, water shortages will continue in all areas until the work is done

POLOKWANE – A statement released by the Municipality states that the contractor working for Lepelle Northern Water, who is working on cleaning the fore-bays and command reservoirs at the Olifantspoort Plant, could not finish at the anticipated time last night, 6 June.

On Tuesday, Review reported that the maintenance was expected to take 18 hours, however, the contractor is still busy on site.

Read more: [UPDATE] 18 hour planned maintenance postponed to 6 June

Municipal spokesperson, Thipa Selala says it is not clear when the work will be completed and as a result, water shortages will continue in all areas until the work is done.

“The municipality will continue with the deployment of water tankers in affected areas and will provide further updates in terms of progress,” his statement concluded.

raeesak@nmgroup.co.za

For more breaking news follow us on Facebook Twitter Instagram or send us a message on WhatsApp 079 418 4404

At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
You can read the full story on our App. Download it here.

Raeesa Sempe

Raeesa Sempe is a Caxton Award-winning Digital Editor with nine years’ experience in the industry. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand and started her journey as a community journalist for the Polokwane Review in 2015. She then became the online journalist for the Review in 2016 where she excelled in solidifying the Review’s digital footprint through Facebook lives, content creation and marketing campaigns. Raeesa then moved on to become the News Editor of the Bonus Review in 2019 and scooped up the Editorial Employee of the Year award in the same year. She is the current Digital Editor of the Polokwane Review-Observer, a position she takes pride in. Raeesa is married with one child and enjoys spending time with friends, listening to music and baking – when she has the time. “I still believe that if your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon. – Tom Stoppard

Related Articles

Back to top button