Bulk water project in high gear
The completion of the Garsfontein high pressure water pipeline project was continuing at a steady pace and residents will be regularly given updates about the impact the work may have in their areas.
The vitally important Garsfontein pipeline project has kicked into high gear with the contractor working at maximum capacity to get the bulk water system completed with as little interruption and inconvenience to motorists, residents and businesses as possible.
Several problems, only discovered after a new contractor took over the project, had now been solved and the last connections of the massive pipeline will be done within the next few months, according to community liaison officer for the project, Jeannie du Plessis.
Residents would be informed and warned in advance should water interruptions occur during the final connection of the massive project.
The construction of the bulk water pipeline system came to an abrupt halt more than a year ago when the agreement between the Tshwane metro and previous contractor was been cancelled.
The pipeline starts in Rubenstein Drive in the east of Pretoria and ends in Waverley in the Moot.
“In Rubenstein Drive between Blouhaak and Van Berger streets, all the pipes that still needed to be connected had been dug open and inspection on the connections had been done. At this site, there are currently four holes where pipes must still be connected with special custom-made pipes.”
Du Plessis said the majority of the high pressure bulk water pipes being used in the project had a diameter of 1,2 metres.
“At this site there is a lot of groundwater that has to be pumped out regularly to allow the work to continue,” Du Plessis told Rekord.
Once connected, concrete covers would be placed where needed and the site would be made secure, she said, adding that thereafter the pavements would be cleaned and the kerbing and asphalt would be fixed before the beautification of the pavement would commence. Thereafter, the trenches dug in the reserve would be filled up and the land would be rehabilitated.
In Gary and Tucker Streets in Parkmore, the majority of pipe connections were completed and a storm water drain had been built. In Gary Street, the curbstones would be fixed once the other connections at other working sites were completed, Du Plessis said.
The final connections were being done in January Masilela Drive near Glenwood Street where several other work had also been completed.
Residents of Waverley were currently not yet affected as most of the work to the bulk water pipeline was still being done within the area of the reservoir. Pipes were being laid from the higher reservoir on the hill and the concrete velve chambers were being completed.
“However, the pipeline next to Breyer Street towards Ooievaar and Koekoe Street, must still be inspected and checked.
“The pavements and road will also be fixed but residents and motorists will receive ample warning when the work was likely to impact on them,” Du Plessis said.
Residents with any questions about the Garsfontein Pipeline Project can contact Du Plessis on jeanniedp@gmail.com.
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