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Wiggins pumping system faces planned water restrictions
Water is expected to be restored to all affected areas on Wednesday morning, April 17.
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RESIDENTS in areas serviced by the Wiggins pumping system must prepare themselves for an eight-hour water shutdown expected to continue until Wednesday morning.
In a statement issued by eThekwini Municipality, the planned shutdown of the 800mm diameter trunk main (pipeline) from the Wiggin’s System began at 08:00 today and will continue until tomorrow morning.
“This is to prepare for the removal and installation of a new air valve away from the road alignment of the new Vusi Mzimela Road next to the Chief Albert Luthuli Hospital. Thereafter, the re-charging of the pipeline to restore water supply will commence,” the statement read.
Affected areas include:
• Woodlands 1&2 Reservoir: Parts of Woodlands and Woodhaven
• Ridge End Reservoir: Parts of Morningside
• North Ridge Reservoir: Parts of Morningside and Overport
• St Thomas Reservoir: Parts of Essenwood, Overport and the Berea
• South Ridge Reservoir: Parts of Westridge and Glenwood.
• Cato Manor Reservoir: Parts of Glenwood and Carrington Heights
• Lamont Reservoir: Parts of Mobeni Heights, Lamontville, uMlazi V-Section and Prince Mshiyeni Hospital
For more information regarding water supply, members of the public can download the eThekwini Municipality’s Mobile App to log faults or send a WhatsApp to 073 1483 477. Alternatively, call the toll-free number on 080 311 1111 or email Eservices@durban.gov.za
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