Water supply interruption hits south Durban areas
The interruption of water supply will affect Yellowwood Park, Coedmore, Umhlathuzana, Bayview and Woodlands.
RESIDENTS are advised of the water supply interruption in areas supplied from the Southern Aqueduct which commenced at 07:00 today, November 18.
The shutdown is expected to carry on until 07:00 tomorrow, November 19.
Also read: Environmental issues on the table at SDB meeting
According to eThekwini Municipality, the operations team from Water Services Directorate will be undertaking a planned shutdown of the bulk infrastructure on the Southern Aqueduct pipeline.
This is to assist the contractors in undertaking some work in preparation for the new Southern Aqueduct upgrade project.
“The Southern Aqueduct will be shut down to help scour the applicable sections of the aqueduct to allow contractors to carry out planned work between the existing pipeline and the new pipeline as part of an upgrade project,” said eThekwini Municipality in a statement.
The team will monitor reservoir levels during the shutdown and dependent on the demands and if reservoir levels drop, reservoir outlets may be shut to preserve storage and reduce the recovery period.
Affected areas include:
- Bayview
- Coedmore
- Havenside
- Phumphele
- Umhlathuzana
- Woodhurst
- Woodlands
- Yellowwood Park.
How to lodge a complaint?
- For water enquiries or to report faults, WhatsApp 073 148 3477
- Alternatively call 080 311 1111 or email [email protected].
For more Southlands Sun news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok.
