South Coast water supply to be interrupted for maintenance
The South Coast's water supply will be affected due to planned maintenance. The system is expected to recover fully by the end of the week.
ETHEKWINI Municipality released a statement advising residents and businesses to be aware of a planned interruption to the bulk water supply affecting all areas supplied by the South Coast Augmentation (SCA) Pipeline and Booster Pump station.
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The planned shutdown will commence on April 23 from 08:00 until 20:00, and will allow for critical maintenance and operational improvements. After supply is restored the system’s recovery will begin. Extended delays are expected and water supply may only begin to normalise by April 24.
Recovery will occur in stages. For the southern system, Amanzimtoti Water Works and Quarry Reservoir must recover first before downstream reservoirs can begin to refill.
“The planned works include reinstalling pump two and its associated components, as well as testing and re-commissioning the system to ensure improved reliability and performance,” said the statement.
Affected areas
- Athlone Park, Galleria Mall, Arbour Crossing, Kingsway Hospital.
- Ezimbokodweni, Southgate Industrial Park.
- Park Lewis Drive, Amanzimtoti CBD.
- Winklespruit, Warner Beach, Illovo Glen, Lower Illovo
- Doonside
- Launceston
- Illovo Beach, Karridene Protea Hotel
- Panaroma Park
- Umgababa
- Mfume
- KwaSoni, Mashiwase, Nkwali
- Lovu sections A, B and C, Bhekulwandle, Msarhweni
- Lovu Phase 1 and Phase 3
- Lovu Landfill, Inkwali
- KwaMakhutha, Mkhazini, eMasomini
- Ekuhlengeni Psychiatric Hospital
- Ohlongeni, D1060, Adams Mission
- Adams Central, Zwelisha, Mkhazini
- Umnini, Ilfracombe
- Magabheni, Ehlanzeni, Thoyane
- Umkhomazi
- Craigieburn, Amahlongwa, Amalundi, Crowder Farm
- Malukazi
- Clansthal
- V-Section, Malundi, Amahlongwa
- Saiccor Village
- Naidooville
- Ugu District Municipality, Quarry Reservoir
- Isipingo Rail, Isipingo Hills, Prospection Industrial
- Isipingo Beach, Isipingo Hills, Isipingo Rail, Orient Hills, Umlazi – T
- Lotus Park, Malukazi, Malabar and Orient Hills.
For water-related queries, residents are encouraged to download the eThekwini Municipality mobile app. Alternatively, WhatsApp 073 148 3477, call 080 311 1111 or email eservices@durban.gov.za.
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