WORK is set to commence on May 16 for a water infrastructure upgrade project in Prospecton.

The City’s Marketing and Communications Directorate released a statement today (May 15) informing residents and businesses that the water supply of Prospecton and surrounding areas will be interrupted from the morning of May 16. It is anticipated that the installation will be completed on the same day by around 23:00.

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The interruption is necessary to facilitate the installation of 11 fire hydrants on a 400mm diameter pipeline located along Prospecton Road, between Avenue East and Joyner Road.

Areas affected:

• Isipingo Hills
• Prospecton Industrial
• Isipingo Rail
• Isipingo Beach
• Athlone Park
• Galleria Mall
• Arbour Crossing
• Kingsway Hospital

For more information regarding water supply, download the eThekwini Municipality mobile app to log faults or send a WhatsApp message to 073 1483 477. Alternatively, contact the toll-free number 080 311 1111 or email eservices@durban.gov.za.

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