The MMC for Environmental and Infrastructure Services, councillor Nico de Jager held a press briefing addressing some concerns from residents after they announced a planned 54-hour major water maintenance on 24 June.
At a briefing which was held at Brixton Water Tower, De Jager discussed new interventions which have been put in place to ensure that the Johannesburg municipality is least affected by the maintenance work. The current reservoirs will be filled up by Monday to avoid a no-water situation.
Residents have been urged to use water sparingly.
This publication’s journalist Andile Dlodlo tweeted live from the briefing.
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De Jager said the maintenance work is necessary as a major valve will be installed, “At this point in time we do not believe there will be a shortage of any kind.”
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