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Emergency shutdown: Repairs for Batstone’s Drift low level bridge

Residents are urged to prepare for dry taps this week.

February 20, 2023
Shona Aylward Less than a minute
The pipe that needs to be repaired.

Water will be shut off tomorrow (Tuesday) morning while repair work is done to the leaking pipe on Batstone’s Drift low level bridge.

The pipeline drainage is estimated to be 24 hours – the entire day on Tuesday.

In a statement, Ugu District Municipality said that once the pipe drainage is complete, physical work will begin on Wednesday and is expected to be completed within 48 hours.

Affected reservoirs will be North Shepstone, Melville, Anerley, Woodgrange upper and lower, as well as Fairview.

Residents are urged to store enough supply during this period, and be water wise.

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February 20, 2023
Shona Aylward Less than a minute

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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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