Problems with pipeline solved
Following challenges experienced by Ekurhuleni Metro contractors, the problems with the installation of the new pipeline between Bakerton and Persida is back on a new schedule.
Metro spokesman Themba Gadebe says the project’s completion date was December 2015, but due to the delay, it will be completed at the end of June, next year.
With a few hiccoughs in the past, due to budget constraints, the contractor can finally install the rest of the 2 517m of pipes, finishing the 10km of 500mm-diameter piping.
“Due to this, the completion date will only be in June next year,” says Gadebe.
Excavation started in July 2014, when the old water pipe was replaced with a high-density polyethylene pipe.
The lifespan of this pipe is 100 years.
The pipes were placed at all intersections turning into Welgedacht Road, between Bakerton and Welgedacht.
The pipe is currently being installed next to Persida’s reservoir.
Gadebe says phase two is planned for the 2017/18 financial year and construction of the new reservoir, the design of which has been completed, is due to commence in 2018.
However, while conducting an investigation into the new reservoir, the metro concluded that there are two upgrades which would complement the new 7.5 megalitre reservoir which also need to be done.
The new reservoir in Persida will be built next to the current one.
Gadebe says the system will be connected to the Rand Water system.
