The water outage affecting Lindhaven residents since yesterday, 16 June from about 10am, is being addressed by Johannesburg Water (JW).
Yesterday, the councillor for Ward 71, René Benjamin, posted on her Facebook page that, “JW has determined that there is an electrical fault with the pump at the Witpoortjie tower, and the electrical technician has been called to assess the problem. Please note that there is no way at present to provide a time of restoration.
Once the issue has been repaired it can take a few hours for the pump to produce enough pressure for proper water flow.”
According to JW’s Twitter page, technicians have been dispatched to repair the damage and get the water flowing again.
#Lindhaven
Please kindly note that the water outage is due to a 300mm diameter river crossing in South Road, Lindhaven. JRA is currently busy with the bridge and we decommissioned the 300mm line while they are working. ^J— Johannesburg Water (@JHBWater) June 17, 2020
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The Johannesburg Water team is on site to close the valve and reweld the end cap. We appeal for your patience as we are working around the clock to restore services.
Water tankers will be available at Hoogehout street from 11h00 today.^J— Johannesburg Water (@JHBWater) June 17, 2020
JW also said that water tankers have been placed at Hoogenhout Street, and was available from 11am today, 17 June.
René concluded by urging residents to keep themselves up to date with what is going on thie ward, by joining the various area WhatsApp groups, and she said, “I urge all residents to send me a message on 073 734 0061 with the area they live in, and I will then add them on that area’s group.
This is also the way I ensure all residents are kept up to date, as I post all feedback and updates on these groups.”
