System update 13 March 2025
Johannesburg Water pumps R92 million into new Erand Tower and Pump Station infrastructure project to boost water supply in Midrand
12 March 2025 – 17:00
Media Statement
Johannesburg Water pumps R92 million into new Erand Tower and Pump Station infrastructure project to boost water supply in Midrand
Johannesburg Water has invested R92 million into a new infrastructure project that will help boost water supply into the Midrand area.
Construction of the new Erand Tower and Pump Station project is currently underway and will serve as additional capacity to the existing Erand Reservoir complex.
Part of the existing Midrand system consists of the Erand Reservoir site, which comprises a 25 Megalitre (ML) capacity reservoir, a 9ML capacity reservoir, as well as a pump station. The existing pump station sources water from the 9ML reservoir and delivers it to a 0.5ML capacity water tower elevated to 30m above ground level to produce the required hydrostatic pressure for the distribution of potable water to the local communities.
“The Johannesburg Water Master Plan proposed a new and upgraded water pump station which will supply both the new 2ML water tower and the 0.5ML existing tower,” explains Johannesburg Water’s Project Manager, Pfunzo Mudzanani.
“To increase water storage capacity of the existing system, specifically for higher lying areas, and to unlock the Midrand area for further development, Johannesburg Water is building a new 2ML water tower and pump station. This will increase the current storage capacity as a result and will provide a water network with adequate capacity to meet both present and ultimate demands.”
The construction of the new Erand Tower and Pump Station forms part of the Entity’s Reservoir Storage Upgrade Programme, which aims to ensure the provision of a 24-hour storage capacity in all the Entity’s reservoirs. The project is currently about 60% complete, and upon completion, will boost water supply in Carlswald, Blue Hills, Kyalami, and Barbeque Downs.
The storage capacity is required to mitigate against service disruption should network bursts occur or should there be a supply disruption from the bulk supplier, as well as maintaining adequate supply pressure in the reticulation system.
Scope of works:
- Construction of a new 30m high elevated reinforced concrete water tower with a capacity of 2ML. This includes the design and construction of piles, ground beams, shaft walls, columns, radial beams and a cylindrical water tank.
- Construction of a new pump station housing four pumps each, with a head of 37m drawing water from the existing 25ML reservoir and delivering to both the new and existing water towers, including all the necessary appurtenances and control systems.
- Installation of all inlet and outlet pipework from the reservoir to the pump station and connecting to the existing distribution network.
- Cathodic Protection and Telemetry requirements.
- Installation of power supply to the new pump station as well as installation of a standby generator and lightning protection.
- Construction of new manholes and inlet and outlet chambers.
- Construction of paving around the pump station and tower.
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Issued by Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.
Johannesburg Water pumps R92 million into new Erand Tower and Pump Station infrastructure project to boost water supply in Midrand
12 March 2025
Media Statement
Johannesburg Water pumps R92 million into new Erand Tower and Pump Station infrastructure project to boost water supply in Midrand
Johannesburg Water has invested R92 million into a new infrastructure project that will help boost water supply into the Midrand area.
Construction of the new Erand Tower and Pump Station project is currently underway and will serve as additional capacity to the existing Erand Reservoir complex.
Part of the existing Midrand system consists of the Erand Reservoir site, which comprises a 25 megalitre (Ml) capacity reservoir, a 9Ml capacity reservoir, as well as a pump station. The existing pump station sources water from the 9Ml reservoir and delivers it to a 0.5Ml capacity water tower elevated to 30m above ground level to produce the required hydrostatic pressure for the distribution of potable water to the local communities.
“The Johannesburg Water Master Plan proposed a new and upgraded water pump station which will supply both the new 2Ml water tower and the 0.5Ml existing tower,” explains Johannesburg Water’s Project Manager, Pfunzo Mudzanani.
“To increase water storage capacity of the existing system, specifically for higher lying areas, and to unlock the Midrand area for further development, Johannesburg Water is building a new 2Ml water tower and pump station. This will increase the current storage capacity as a result, and will provide a water network with adequate capacity to meet both present and ultimate demands.”
The construction of the new Erand Tower and Pump Station forms part of the Entity’s Reservoir Storage Upgrade Programme, which aims to ensure the provision of a 24- hour storage capacity in all the Entity’s reservoirs. The project is currently about 60% complete, and upon completion, it will boost water supply in Carlswald, Blue Hills, Kyalami, and Barbeque Downs.
The storage capacity is required to mitigate against service disruption should network bursts occur or should there be a supply disruption from the bulk supplier, as well as maintaining adequate supply pressure in the reticulation system.
Scope of works:
- Construction of a new 30m high elevated reinforced concrete water tower with a capacity of 2Ml. This includes the design and construction of piles, ground beams, shaft walls, columns, radial beams and a cylindrical water tank.
- Construction of a new pump station housing four pumps each, with a head of 37m drawing water from the existing 25 Ml reservoir and delivering to both the new and existing water towers, including all the necessary appurtenances and control systems.
- Installation of all inlet and outlet pipework from the reservoir to the pump station and connecting to the existing distribution network.
- Cathodic Protection and Telemetry requirements.
- Installation of power supply to the new pump station as well as installation of a standby generator and lightning protection.
- Construction of new manholes and inlet and outlet chambers.
- Construction of paving around the pump station and tower.
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Issued by Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.
System update 12 March 2025
Johannesburg Water disconnects customers owing over R2.7 million in Sunninghill, Glenvista & Buccleuch
11 March 2025 – 09:30
Media Release
Johannesburg Water disconnects customers owing over R2.7 million in Sunninghill, Glenvista & Buccleuch
On Monday, 10 March 2025, Johannesburg Water embarked on a Level 1 Disconnections Drive.
The 15 customers who were disconnected yesterday live in gated communities and complexes in the south and north of Johannesburg and collectively owe over R2.7 million.
The suburbs include Glenvista, Sunninghill, and Buccleuch. Johannesburg Water’s disconnection teams have been experiencing issues with accessing gated communities and complexes, where teams are often denied access to the properties.
“For example, a property owner in Sunninghill did not want to give Johannesburg Water access into the estate yesterday. The Johannesburg Metro Police Department, which joined the operation to escort the Entity on the drive, had to intervene for Johannesburg Water to gain access,” says Siphindile Ngange, Senior Manager, Metering & Revenue.
“This is part of our efforts towards revenue collection, which is crucial for the maintenance and upgrading of the City of Johannesburg’s water and sewer infrastructure. One customer, for example, owes over R333 000 on their account, while two others owe over R100 000 each.”
Johannesburg Water’s Credit Management Department disconnected a total of 15 properties. The customers will have to either make full payments on their accounts or make payment arrangements with the City’s Credit Management Department.
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Issued by Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.