by l3rato | Jun 30, 2022 | archive, Media Statement
Date: 30 June 2022
Embargoed for 15h00
Johannesburg Water launched the newly constructed Lenasia reservoir
The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Mpho Phalatse, accompanied by MMC for Environment and Infrastructure Services, Cllr Michael Sun, the chairperson of the JW board of directors, Ms Rachel Kalidass and the Managing Director Ntshavheni Mukwevho launched the newly constructed Lenasia High Level Reservoir today, the 30th June 2022.
The new 15 ML Lenasia High Level Reservoir was constructed to augment the existing 6ML Lenasia High Level Reservoir, which had insufficient capacity to supply the area dependant on it. Nyeleti Consulting (Pty) Ltd was appointed for the provision of professional civil and structural services.
The existing rising main had a diameter of approximately 400 mm and was extremely old. The rubber-sealed couplings with which the pipe was joined had aged and deteriorated. The rising main was insufficiently sized to supply Lenasia High Level Reservoir, thus had to be increased.
The project is aimed at improving the storage capacity of the Lenasia High Level Reservoir, to improve the reliability of and duration in which the reservoir can be supplied with water. These will thus improve the supply to allow safe overflowing and scouring of the existing reservoir as well as the proposed new high-level reservoir. Furthermore, the improved supply will allow safe overflowing and scouring of the Lenasia Hospital Hill Reservoir.
The following areas will be supplied by the new reservoir:
• Lenasia South Ext 1
• Lenasia South Ext 4
• Mogson Manor
• Zakaria Park
• Vlakfontein
• Finetown
• Hospital Hill; and
• Lehae.
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by l3rato | Jun 24, 2022 | archive, Media Statement
MEDIA STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 24 June 2022
Time: 21h30
Johannesburg Water Reservoirs that were isolated now opened
Johannesburg Water’s infrastructure was isolated on 22 June 2022 to aid in the continuing search for Khayalethu Magadla, in the last stretch of the sewer line leading to the wastewater treatment works.
Customers are informed that the reservoirs are now opened, and it will take about 4 to 5 hours for full restoration of the network.
The affected reservoirs supply the following areas:
Doornkop West Reservoir: parts of the following areas will be affected:
Thulani, Lufhereng, Doornkop, Protea Glen, Protea City, Dobsonville Gardens, Green Village, Slovoville and Dobsonville.
Chiawelo Reservoir: parts of the following areas will be affected
Chiawelo, Klipriversoog, Dhlamini, Protea Glen, Protea Gardens, Protea South, Protea North and Mapetla
Protea Glen Direct Feed:
All extensions of Protea Glen
Zondi Reservoir: parts of the following areas will be affected
Tladi, Naledi, Emdeni, Moletsane, Zondi, Doornkop, Zola, Protea, Protea North, Protea Glen, Protea North Ext 1, Jabulani, Mofolo North and Jabavu Central Western
JW thanks residents for patience and understanding during this period and apologises for the inconvenience caused.
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by l3rato | Jun 24, 2022 | archive, Media Statement
MEDIA STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 24 June 2022
Time: 14h00
JW arranges alternative water supply for affected residents
Johannesburg Water officials and the authorities from the SAPS and EMS continue with the search for Khayalethu, a 6-year old boy who allegedly fell into a sewer manhole while playing with his friends at Dlamini park, Soweto on Sunday, 12th June 2022.
The search operation will carry on until midnight. The water was isolated on 22 June 2022 to aid in the continuing search in the last stretch of the sewer line leading to the wastewater treatment works.
Alternate water supply: Affected areas Soweto:
The distribution of mobile tankers is prioritized thus:
2 x mobile tankers for Ward 135 (Protea Glen and extensions).
2 x mobile tankers for Doornkop, Tshepisong and Slovoville.
2 x mobile tankers for Protea North, Chiawelo, Senaoane and Mapetla.
2 x mobile tankers for Green Village, Dobsonville Gardens
JW would like to plead with customers, especially in Protea, for calmness so that we can get in and supply water. Residents are informed that everyone will have water by tomorrow.
JW further pleads with the community for support, understanding and patience as the team focuses on the search and recovery of the body of the missing boy. Further updates will be advised as the exercise progresses.
Details of the search results will be made available. Furthermore, we plead that the family be allowed space to get through this terrible ordeal.
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by l3rato | Jun 24, 2022 | archive, Media Statement
MEDIA STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 24 June 2022
Time: 10h30
JW infrastructure isolated in aiding the search and rescue operation
Johannesburg Water officials and the authorities from the SAPS and EMS continue with the search for Khayalethu, a 6-year old boy who allegedly fell into a sewer manhole while playing with his friends at Dlamini park, Soweto on Sunday, 12th June 2022.
The water was isolated on 22 June 2022 to aid in the continuing search in the last stretch of the sewer line leading to the wastewater treatment works.
Zondi reservoir will be isolated to reduce water levels more efficiently at the outfall system, allowing the search and rescue team to proceed with investigations. Its estimated that supply from Zondi reservoir will be restored by midnight on 24th June 2022.
The Doornkop West reservoir, Chiawelo reservoir and Protea Glen Direct Feed will remain isolated until further notice
These reservoirs supply the following areas:
Doornkop West Reservoir: parts of the following areas will be affected:
Thulani, Lufhereng, Doornkop, Protea Glen, Protea City, Dobsonville Gardens, Green Village, Slovoville and Dobsonville.
Chiawelo Reservoir: parts of the following areas will be affected
Chiawelo, Klipriversoog, Dhlamini, Protea Glen, Protea Gardens, Protea South, Protea North and Mapetla
Protea Glen Direct Feed:
All extensions of Protea Glen
Zondi Reservoir: parts of the following areas will be affected
Tladi, Naledi, Emdeni, Moletsane, Zondi, Doornkop, Zola, Protea, Protea North, Protea Glen, Protea North Ext 1, Jabulani, Mofolo North and Jabavu Central Western
Infrastructure in the Lenasia area (Lenasia Cosmos reservoir, Lenasia Hospital Hill reservoir, Lenasia High Level reservoir, Gemsbok direct feed) has been reinstated.
Alternative water supply is being arranged and water tankers locations will be communicated.
The plugging of specific sewer points to reduce flow, will result in blockages. Customers will note an increase in sewer blockages in the following areas:
Protea South, Chiawelo and Midway Industrial
JW pleads with the community for support, understanding and patience as the team focuses on the search and recovery of the body of the missing boy. Further updates will be advised as the exercise progresses.
Details of the search results will be made available. Furthermore, we plead that the family be allowed space to get through this terrible ordeal.
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by l3rato | Jun 24, 2022 | archive, Media Statement
MEDIA STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 24 June 2022
Time: 09h00
JW infrastructure isolated in aiding the search and rescue operation
Johannesburg Water officials and the authorities from the SAPS and EMS continue with the search for Khayalethu, a 6-year old boy who allegedly fell into a sewer manhole while playing with his friends at Dlamini park, Soweto on Sunday, 12th June 2022.
The water was isolated on 22 June 2022 to aid in the continuing search in the last stretch of the sewer line leading to the wastewater treatment works. Investigations are still in progress, as water levels need to be reduced much further to allow for the search and rescue team to inspect the sewer line.
In order to make further progress, the Doornkop West reservoir, Chiawelo reservoir and Protea Glen Direct Feed will remain isolated until further notice.
These reservoirs supply the following areas:
Doornkop West Reservoir: parts of the following areas will be affected:
Thulani, Lufhereng, Doornkop, Protea Glen, Protea City, Dobsonville Gardens, Green Village, Slovoville and Dobsonville.
Chiawelo Reservoir: parts of the following areas will be affected
Chiawelo, Klipriversoog, Dhlamini, Protea Glen, Protea Gardens, Protea South, Protea North and Mapetla
Protea Glen Direct Feed:
All extensions of Protea Glen
Infrastructure in the Lenasia area (Lenasia Cosmos reservoir, Lenasia Hospital Hill reservoir, Lenasia High Level reservoir, Gemsbok direct feed) has been reinstated.
Alternative water supply is being arranged and water tankers locations will be communicated.
The plugging of specific sewer points to reduce flow, will result in blockages. Customers will note an increase in sewer blockages in the following areas:
Protea South, Chiawelo and Midway Industrial
JW pleads with the community for support, understanding and patience as the team focuses on the search and recovery of the body of the missing boy. Further updates will be advised as the exercise progresses.
Details of the search results will be made available. Furthermore, we plead that the family be allowed space to get through this terrible ordeal.
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by l3rato | Jun 23, 2022 | archive, Media Statement
MEDIA ALERT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 23 June 2021
Johannesburg Water to launch the newly constructed Lenasia reservoir
The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Mpho Phalatse, will on the 30th June 2022, launch the newly constructed Lenasia High Level Reservoir. She will be accompanied by MMC for Environment and Infrastructure Michael Sun and Johannesburg Water’s Managing Director Ntshavheni Mukwevho.
The new 15 ML Lenasia High Level Reservoir was constructed to supplement the existing 6ML Lenasia High Level Reservoir, which had insufficient capacity to supply the area dependant on it.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, 30 June 2022
Time: 12h30 – 15h00
Venue: Lenasia High Level Reservoir, Roodepoort 302-Iq, 1835
GPS Coordinates: 26°22’30.8″S 27°51’50.5″E
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