New date set for Northern Aqueduct water pipeline shutdown
The shutdown is part of ongoing work on the Northern Aqueduct to ensure increased water flow.
THE eThekwini Municipality said it plans to shut down the Northern Aqueduct pipeline as part of its efforts to restore water supply to areas that have been experiencing prolonged water outages.
Several areas north of Durban are still without or have had an intermittent water supply for the past few months, which has led to growing frustration.
The shutdown will begin on Tuesday, February 27 at 20:00 to install new valves.
“The shutdown of this pipeline that carries water from Durban Heights Treatment Works to the areas in the north will result in interruption of water supply while work is being undertaken. A larger part of work has been completed. This includes repairing leaks and replacement of air valves in other sections of the pipeline. However, the outstanding valves require modification to fit into the network which also requires a shutdown,” the City said in a statement.
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This work is expected to be completed on Wednesday, February 28 at 17:00.
The reservoirs will be open during the peak period in the morning and afternoon on Wednesday, February 28, however, water supply will depend on consumption patterns. We appeal to residents to use water sparingly.
In addition, water tankers will be deployed to affected areas.
The affected areas include:
• Sea Cow Lake Reservoir: Sea Cow Lake, Parlock, Springfield Industrial, Riverside, Kenville, Newlands East.
• Cornubia Reservoir: Cornubia residential and industrial area.
• Virginia Reservoir & Tower: Glen Anil, Glen Hills, Umhlanga Rocks Drive. Umgeni Park, Blackburn Road.
• Sunningdale Reservoir and Tower North: Sunningdale, La Lucia & La Lucia Mall, Glenashley, Glen Anil, Somerset Park, uMhlanga, La Lucia Ridge.
• Durban North Reservoir Higher Level: Redhill, Durban North area, Beachway, Umgeni Park, Athlone, Japanese Gardens, Riverside.
• Durban North Reservoir Lower Level: Beachway, Riverside.
• Umhlanga North and South Reservoirs: uMhlanga CBD and La Lucia.
• Umhlanga 2 & 2A Reservoirs: uMhlanga Area, uMhlanga Ridge, Ilala Ridge, Hawaan Forest, uMhlanga Manors, Westridge, Blackburn.
• Effingham Reservoir: Avoca, Effingham, Glen Hills, Glen Anil, North Coast Road, Redhill, Greenwood Park.
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