Polokwane residents to have water by Thursday night – Municipality
The Olifantspoort Scheme is currently down in order for essential maintenance work to be carried out, with supply to trickle in this evening.
POLOKWANE – The Polokwane Muncipality says full operation of the Olifantspoort Scheme will resume by approximately 23:00 tonight.
Essential maintenance work is currently being carried out on the Witkos DN 1500 of a 1.8 km pipeline, prompting a 48-hour shutdown that has affected water supply to the city.
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Municipal spokesperson Thipa Selala said Lepelle Northern Water confirmed that welding teams are finalising the welding and corrosion protection process.
“As of 14:00, all works will be completed, allowing line filling to resume,” his statement read.
Selala said water is expected to start arriving in Polokwane around 19:00, with full operations reinstated by approximately 23:00 and into tomorrow morning (April 4).
“The municipality urges all to continue to use water sparingly as the system stabilizes. For prompt assistance and to report water and sanitation issues, please use the MyPolokwane Citizen App, call the dedicated Water and Sanitation Helpline at 015 290 2376 or send a WhatsApp message to 068 290 8736 to ensure swift municipal response,” he concluded.
