Johannesburg Water’s Critical Infrastructure Maintenance Leads to Widespread Water Shutdown Across 50 Suburbs
Residents across Johannesburg will experience a major water outage today, as Johannesburg Water conducts urgent maintenance at the Hector Norris Pump Station. From 9am to 7pm, critical infrastructure work will take place, leading to a complete shutdown of water supply in various suburbs throughout the city.
This planned disruption will impact a wide range of neighbourhoods, including Johannesburg CBD, Houghton, Hyde Park, Saxonwold, and many more, stretching from Newtown and Fordsburg in the west to Linksfield and Glenhazel in the east. Industrial areas, business districts, and residential suburbs will be affected, making it crucial for residents and businesses to prepare accordingly.
The maintenance work involves a dummy run to verify isolation capabilities at the pump station, which is necessary for the installation of new isolation valves. Johannesburg Water has promised to deploy water tankers throughout the affected areas to provide temporary relief during this critical period.
Affected Areas:
- Abbotsford
- Betrams
- Bezuidenhout Valley
- Bruma
- Cheltondale
- Craighall
- Crown (Industrial)
- Cyrildene
- De Wetshof
- Doorfontein
- Dunhill
- Fairmount
- Fordsburg
- Forest Hill
- Glenhazel
- Glensan
- Highlands North
- Houghton
- Hursthill
- Hyde Park
- Illovo
- Jeppestown
- Johannesburg CBD
- Judith’s Paarl
- Kenilworth
- Killarney
- La Rochelle
- Linksfield
- Lorentzville
- Mayfair
- Melrose
- Newtown
- Oaklands
- Observatory
- Parktown
- Parkview
- Percelia Estate
- Rosettenville
- Rouxville
- Sandringham
- Saxonwold
- Selby
- Talboton
- Towerby
- Troyville
- Turf Club
- Turfontein
- Victoria
- Waverley
Joburg Water emphasizes that this maintenance work is essential for improving service delivery and infrastructure upgrades. However, it does pose an immediate challenge for residents, who are advised to store water for essential needs during maintenance hours.
Long-Term Impact:
The new isolation valves will significantly enhance the reliability of water distribution, ensuring fewer disruptions in the future.
Prepare for the Outage:
Residents and businesses are encouraged to take necessary precautions by storing water for drinking, cooking, and other basic uses. Water tankers will be deployed in strategic areas to mitigate the impact on daily life.
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