19 May 2024 – 21:45
Customer Notice
Yeoville pump station update
Pumping resumed around 18:00 and the network is improving. Recovery is expected overnight, and Johannesburg Water will continue to monitor the situation and the backup pump.
Necessary repairs will continue during the week to restore normal operation.
Further updates will be provided once they become available.
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Issued by Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing
18 May 2024 – 19:45
Customer Notice
Update on Randjieslaagte Reservoir
The reservoir remains on bypass while the replacement of the 10m length steel pipe is underway. Some areas may still experience low water pressure. Johannesburg Water is monitoring the situation and will attend to challenges while the system is recovering.
Repairs at Lyndhurst have been completed, and water has been opened. Supply is expected to stabilize overnight. Water tankers are roaming for the areas affected by the burst.
Further updates will be provided once they become available.
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Issued by Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing
18 May 2024 – 14:15
Customer Notice
Randjieslaagte Reservoir Update
The installation and repairs of the leaking flange has been completed; however, the reservoir will remain on bypass for the second stage of replacement of the 10m length steel pipe.
The water supply has improved, and the bypass is supplying normally. There might however be pockets of airlocks and poor pressure in some parts of the areas. Johannesburg Water is monitoring the situation and will attend to challenges while the system is recovering.
Affected areas include: Bramley, Glenhazel, Sunningdale, Lombardy East and West, Kew, and parts of Alex. Alternative water supply will be provided to the affected customers.
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Issued by Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing
18 May 2024 – 08:45
Customer Notice
Randjieslaagte Reservoir Update
The pipe repairs are progressing, however, there is no estimate time for completion.
Although the system partially recovered overnight, another major burst pipe occurred this morning at Lyndhurst and Lyndale road.
The following suburbs are going to be affected: Bramley, Glenhazel, Sunningdale, Lombardy East and West, and Kew.
All areas affected by this morning’s burst and parts of Alex that haven’t recovered yet, will be provided with roaming water tankers.
Further updates will be provided as they become available.
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Issued by Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing
