Customer Notice 26 May 2023
UPDATE: Major burst at River Crossing, Johannesburg North
Emergency Shutdown of 600mm bulk main: major burst at river crossing, Johannesburg North
Water has been isolated and excavations have been partially completed. Excavations have been suspended this evening as the work site near the river is unsafe to continue working.
The team will commence with work in the morning to expose the damaged pipeline.
Relevant materials will be sourced for repairs. There is no estimated completion time at this stage.
Affected areas include parts of:
Johannesburg North, Cedar Lakes, Cedar Creek, Broadacres, Needwood, Kya Sands, Northriding, Bloubosrand, Chartwell, Msawawa Informal Settlement, Tirong and Farmall.
Alternate water supply is being provided to affected areas through mobile tankers.
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Issued by: Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.