Joburg Water confirms challenges with Randpark Ridge burst repairs
Unplanned water interruptions continue as the leak at the corner of Dale Lace Avenue and Knoppiesdoring Street remains a challenge.
Water outages continue in part of Randburg as Johannesburg Water (JW) confirms challenges during repairs.
A massive pipe burst at the corner of Dale Lace Avenue and Knoppiesdoring Street in Randpark Ridge has left thousands of households across Randburg without water.
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The leak is placing significant pressure on the local water network and disrupting daily life for residents.
JW teams have attended to a burst pipe, and excavation has been completed. However, they have confirmed that the service provider experienced technical challenges during the repairs on August 19.
Nombuso Shabalala, spokesperson of JW, explained that the planned repair method was to weld the steel pipe; however, the existing pipe was galvanised-coated, which made it difficult for the weld to hold.
“The service provider has therefore opted to join the pipe with mechanical couplings. The couplings are currently being sourced.”
Due to the interconnection in the water supply system, three major reservoirs have been isolated to minimise backflow into the excavated trench. Affected reservoirs include Olivedale, Boschkop and Honeydew.
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She added that the estimated time of restoration is 16:00 and alternative water will continue to be provided to the affected areas until repairs are completed.
“Further updates will be provided should there be any operational challenges.”
Location for alternative water:
- Sharrow Road, Boskruin
- Panther Road and Boschkop Avenue, Boskruin
- Corner Soetdoring Street and Yellowwood Street
- Corner Scott Avenue and Dale Lace Roads, Randpark Ridge
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