Water shutdown work delays to impact Ward 64 residents

Delays in the completion of the Southern Aqueduct shutdown has resulted in water supply only being expected to return from tomorrow (April 1).

March 31, 2026

Dillon Pillay 1 minute read

Delays in the Southern Aqueduct shutdown has resulted in a delay in return of water supply for ward 64 residents. — Work delays in the Southern Aqueduct shutdown have resulted in a delay in return of water supply for Ward 64 residents. Photo: Canva.

WARD 64 residents will have to wait a little longer for the return of water supply following work delays in the Southern Aqueduct shutdown today (March 31). The shutdown was set to finish this morning, however due to delays, the shutdown is now expected to be completed by this evening with water supply returning by tomorrow (April 1). The interruption will be felt hardest by residents in Woodlands, Yellowwood Park and Coedmore.

Also read: Planned shutdown of Southern Aqueduct to affect Ward 64 residents

Reason for shutdown

This interruption is part of routine maintenance managed by the municipality’s Water Services Directorate, which will undertake essential work on the bulk infrastructure along the Southern Aqueduct pipeline. The shutdown will also give contractors the opportunity to finalise preparatory tasks related to a broader upgrade project for the Southern Aqueduct system. Among these activities, certain segments of the pipeline will be scoured to allow for smoother future integration between the current network and new infrastructure.

The eThekwini Municipality has apologised for any inconveniences caused by this delay.

Contact:

For water-related queries, residents are encouraged to download the eThekwini Municipality mobile app to log faults or send a WhatsApp to 073 148 3477.

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March 31, 2026

Dillon Pillay 1 minute read

Dillon Pillay

He is a relatively new face in the journalism scene as he just recently graduated. He has a Bachelor in Journalism degree with a major in television. As a journalist at Southlands Sun he focuses on a variety of beats of news from hard news to social events and sports. He works as a multimedia journalist utilising his love for the camera and social media to good use.