[VIDEO] Water supply infrastructure vandalised, water supply to the city temporarily stopped
Residents are warned of possible water shortages and are advised to use water sparingly.
LIMPOPO – According to Thipa Selala, Spokesperson for the Polokwane Municipality, Lepelle Northern Water (LNW) has just notified the municipality that water supply from Olifantspoort has been stopped.
This is due to the vandalism of the chamber along the supply line earlier today.
PUBLIC NOTICE
12 October 2020
OLIFANTS NOT PUMPING TO POLOKWANE
Lepelle Northern Water has just notified Polokwane Municipality that water supply from the Olifantspoort line to Polokwane has been stopped. This due to vandalism on the chamber. pic.twitter.com/P9dN5NmxqO
— Polokwane Municipality (@PolokwaneMuni) October 12, 2020
Areas to be affected includes the city, Thokgwaneng, Ga-Maja, Ga-Chuene and Seshego. Thipa says technicians are on the scene to assess the damage.
“At this stage there is no estimated time for repairs and the municipality will provide regular updates in terms of any new developments and concerning the repairs on the line.”
All users are in the meantime advised to use water sparingly.
Water related issues can be reported on municipal water helpline at 015 023 5376 / 5629.
