Silulumanzi is in the process of repairing a water leak which had been ongoing for the past 12 months.
It is also rebuilding the drainage system in Meidlinger Street.

This comes after business owners in the area volunteered to fix the leaking pipes and rebuild the drainage system after, according to them, they had called the water utility several times to fix the problem and nothing happened.
Silulumanzi spokesperson, Richmond Jele, said it is aware of the leak and is in the process of repairing it. He also said it has already appointed a contractor and the job is expected to be finished by Friday July 7. According to him, Silulumanzi visited the area and allocated a budget for the repairs.

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“As part of the repairs, an emergency shutdown of supply is planned for Saturday July 8 from 07:00 to 15:00, which it will affect the main water supply to Meidlinger street. We want to conduct the pipe repairs with a procured specialised fittings. A water tanker will be dispatched to the area to supply water until the we are done with the repairs. Streets that will be affected are Bosch, Heyneke, Suikerriet and surrounding areas,” he said

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Jele also said Silulumanzi will be using its own funds to do the repairs and no funding from community members will be necessary.
Maurizzio Spasimante, one of the businesses owners affected by the leak, has welcomed the repair and rebuilding of the drainage.
“I am happy that the leak that has been a problem for a long time is going to be addressed. It had already damaged the infrastructure and we hope that once Silulumanzi is done with the repairs, it won’t happen again,” he said.