The City of Cape Town has confirmed that some areas will experience a temporary water shutdown on Thursday, 12 February, due to planned maintenance work.
The interruptions are expected to last roughly 12 hours, impacting residents and businesses alike.
Scheduled Maintenance to Upgrade Infrastructure
According to the metro municipality, the maintenance work includes the installation, repair, and replacement of pipes and valves.
These upgrades are aimed at improving the reliability and safety of the city’s water supply network.
Forest Village and Electric City are among the neighborhoods that will be affected.
Water supply in these areas will be switched off from 12:00 to 23:59 to allow maintenance teams to safely connect to a 250mm diameter water supply main at the corner of Forest Drive and Senegal Street in Forest Village.
Residents have been urged to store sufficient water in clean, sealed containers to manage household needs during the shutdown.
Businesses are also advised to plan accordingly to minimize disruptions to operations.
Recent and Ongoing Water Disruptions
This planned shutdown follows earlier interruptions.
On Wednesday, parts of Noordhoek and Chapman’s Peak experienced a water supply cut from 9:00 to 17:00.
This was necessary to connect a bulk water meter to the existing infrastructure, completing the tie-in for the Lake Michelle Residential Estate.
Earlier this week, on Tuesday, 10 February, Cape Town’s water production was severely affected by a technical disruption that cut output by more than half.
The city had issued an urgent alert asking residents and businesses to conserve water after raw water flow from Theewaterskloof Dam was interrupted overnight.
Tips for Residents During the Shutdown
The municipality has encouraged residents to prepare in advance by:
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Storing enough water for drinking, cooking, and sanitation.
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Using water sparingly during the outage.
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Avoiding activities that require large volumes of water, such as washing vehicles or filling swimming pools.
These precautions will help ensure that essential needs are met while maintenance is underway.
What’s Next?
Residents can expect water service to resume after 23:59 on Thursday.
The city plans to continue routine maintenance and infrastructure upgrades in other parts of Cape Town to ensure consistent water delivery.
Future alerts will be issued in advance to give households and businesses time to prepare.
Monitoring the impact of these interruptions will help the city improve its maintenance scheduling and minimize future disruptions.
Cape Town water authorities are also working on enhancing communication channels so residents can receive timely updates about unexpected technical issues.
Summary
Cape Town will experience a 12-hour water supply interruption on Thursday, 12 February, affecting Forest Village and Electric City due to maintenance on a 250mm water main.
Residents and businesses are advised to store sufficient water in advance.
Recent disruptions in Noordhoek, Chapman’s Peak, and from technical issues at Theewaterskloof Dam highlight the importance of infrastructure upgrades and careful planning.
The city plans to resume water supply after the maintenance and continue improving the network to prevent future interruptions.
