Water leak in Parkwood sees CoCT shutting off water supply in Southern Suburbs

Residents in the Southern Suburbs will experience low to no water pressure, following a leak in the 915mm diameter bulk water main in Blackbird Avenue in Parkwood.

According to the City of Cape Town, the leak is due to an air valve that was vandalised.

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Areas affected include Pelican Park, Eagle Park, New Horizon, Peacock Close, Pelican Heights, Strandfontein, San Remo, Bay View, Phumlani, Zeekoevlei, Grassy Park, Lotus River, Schaapkraal, Ottery, Wetton, Knole Park, Retreat, Heathfield, Steenberg, Elfindale, Marina Da Gama, Lavender Hill, Seawinds, Vrygrond,  Parkwood Estate, Fairways, Southfield, Plumstead, Wynberg, Muizenberg, Lakeside, Westlake, Kirstenhof and Diep River areas.

The water supply was shut off at 3p.m on Sunday, to allow work to commence overnight.

Mayco Member for water and sanitation, Zahid Badroodien advised residents to store enough water in clean sealed containers for domestic use during this period. He further advised residents in the affected areas to keep taps closed to prevent any water loss and/or damage when the water supply is restored.

‘’We apologise for the inconvenience caused to all affected residents. We understand that this will impact a large area of the city. However, responding and repairing this vandalism quickly is necessary for the city to do in order to protect our water infrastructure,’’ said Zahid Badroodien, Mayco Member for Water and Sanitation.

🟥 UPDATE | MAJOR REPAIR TO 915mm DIAMETER BULK WATER SYSTEM | 20:00, 21 APRIL

👨‍🔧 3 bulk valves; 1220mm, 915mm and 535mm have been closed. Reports are coming in from the various communities listed below noting low to no water pressure. This is expected please do not be alarmed. pic.twitter.com/46kRmOcPFd

— Dr Zahid Badroodien (@ZahidBadroodien) April 21, 2024

 Ward 63 Councillor Carmen Siebritz visited the site and confirmed that major repairs are needed.

‘’ Unfortunately, there's no timeline at this stage. Residents are urged to collect water until such time that an assessment is conducted tomorrow morning and feedback provided. Cllrs will meet the Water & Sanitation Dept officials online tomorrow morning in order to provide accurate updates. Should the need arise for tankers, they will be provided. Info on how the tankers will be distributed, will also be provided in the morning.’’

Done By: Mitchum George