Mogale City Local Municipality has published a statement on their website regarding the water problem.
“We sincerely apologise to the affected communities for the suspended water supply. This is due to a burst main supply line that has disrupted water supply to Krugersdorp West and surrounding areas.”
The following steps are being taken to correct the situation:
• Our Water and Sanitation section has identified the burst pipe
• The municipality’s Water Works team is currently onsite replacing the pipe
• The pipe being replaced is six metres long
Artisans and engineers will continue throughout the day to repair the main supply line and restore water supply to the affected areas.
As a contingency plan, water tankers have been placed at the following areas:
• Munsieville – U-Save, Stadium and Mayibuye Sports Ground
• Krugersdorp West – OK Friendly Groceries
• Quellerie Park – Town View High School
Jojo tanks have been placed at the following schools:
• Phatudi Primary School
• Diphalane Primary School
• Thuto Lefa High School
“Mogale City would like to apologise to the affected communities for the inconvenience caused.”
Burst pipe damaged mainline
14 August 9.17am
Mogale City Local Municipality would like to notify residents of Krugersdorp West and surrounding areas that water supply has been suspended after a burst water pipe damaged the mainline that supplies water to local reservoirs.
The affected areas are:
Krugersdorp North
Dan Pienaarville
Munsieville
Quellerie Park
Burgershoop
Krugersdorp West
Boltonia
Their technicians and engineers are working around the clock to repair the pipe and restore normal water supply by the end of the day.
Further enquiries can be directed to their call centre at 0861 664 253.
Pipe replacement in the West affecting water flow to the North
13 August 15.25pm
The water problem in Krugersdorp North seems to be related to the water pipes in Krugersdorp West being replaced at the moment.
Since yesterday, 12 August, residents of Krugersdorp North were forced to put household chores on hold because water flow was either weak or non-existent.
Ward 20 DA councillor Jakkie Naudé mentioned on his facebook page that a water pipe is being replaced in the Krugersdorp West area and that suburbs such as Appel Park, Burgershoop and parts of Krugersdorp West will be affected.
He also mentioned that residents should prepare themselves by storing extra water for cooking and sanitation purposes.
The water flow in Krugersdorp North was restored around 8.15pm last night, but taps ran dry again this morning (13 August) shortly after 8am.
An update will follow once more information becomes available.
