Eikenhof Substation: Some areas with water; other areas taps are still dry

Residents were left with low water pressure and some without water on March 5 after one of the isolators at the Eikenhof Substation experienced a ‘flashover’ on the evening of March 4.

DA ward councillor Zoné Hughes released a statement saying that City Power completed repairs last night (March 5) on the second feeder board at Eikenhof, to allow Rand Water to start pumping at 100% capacity.

• Also read: Eikenhof Substation: Power supply restored

“Whether they have started pumping at 100% is still unknown and an update in this regard has been requested,” said Hughes.

She added some areas feeding off a direct line have this morning reported that water has returned.

“Numerous councillors have asked for an updated list of where tankers will be during today, for residents who still do not have water. Once this is received from Joburg Water it will be shared.”

• Also read: WATCH: City Power completes repairs on Eikenhof substation – testing feeder boards

Boreholes are available at the following locations:

• 26 Oosthuizen Drive, Floracliffe
• 14 Naomi Street, Florida
• 866 Wilgespruit Crescent
• 788 Montrose Avenue, Little Falls
• 21 Canary and 16 Quail Street, Horison Park
• Florida Park Shopping Centre – corner Daniel Malan and Jan Smuts Avenue, Florida Park

Water tankers were also placed in various areas:

• Zandspruit clinics and school
• Honeydew Police Station
• Witpoortjie PicknPay
• Princess
• Danie van Zyl Recreation Centre

Locations of water tankers will be updated as they become available.