PLANNED TEMPORARY WATER SHUTDOWN
Wednesday, 09th August 2023 at 18:00pm until Monday 14th August 2023 at 23:00pm
UPDATE: 15 August 2023 – 12:00
Good afternoon, Residents
Newton is currently supplying water using one pump. Water is usually supplied using two pumps.
This means that water is going out, but pressure will be low.
Regards
Chris Whittaker
Ward 24
UPDATE: 15 August 2023 – 11:15
Non Supply of water:
There is a number of areas that are still without water supply, our waterworks team is investigating the cause of no supply.
In other areas there were several valves stolen which caused areas not to get supply of water. In those cases valves will be replaced.
Nightly water interruptions have been implemented daily from 20:00pm – 04:00am until we have reached full capacity at the reservoir which will be communicated to residents.
T Riet
Comms
UPDATE: 14 August 2023 – 15:04
We are aware that Residents that are being fed directly from the Newton Reservoir have not had supply restored due the levels that are still low.
We have closed all the offtakes supplying Galeshewe to allow us to supply water to the town area as well, this will be done for a short period thereafter Galeshewe will be restored again.
Galeshewe supply is off for now to allow us to lift levels at the Newton Reservoir to supply the surrounding areas.
Nightly water interruptions will be implemented from tonight at 20:00pm- 04:00am until we have reached full capacity at the reservoir which will be communicated to residents.
T Riet
Comms
UPDATE: 14 August 2023 – 13:30
I have just been to Newton reservoir and can confirm the pumps are running.
Some residents will have started receiving water already but the process can take a few hours.
We are near the end.
Regards
Chris Whittaker
Ward 24
UPDATE: 14 August 2023 – 11:00
Cllr Joseph and myself went to do oversight at Riverton.
The municipality is currently replacing steel bolts on one of the joints with high tensile bolts.
Once work is complete, the valve will be opened to increase water levels.
When the level is sufficient, booster pumps will kick in and water will be sent at sufficient pressure to Newton.
This could take another 5 to 6 hours.
Regards
Chris Whittaker
Ward 24
George Joseph
Ward 14
UPDATE: 14 August 2023 – 09:40
I did oversight at the Newton Reservoir, which shows that water is not yet reaching the reservoir from Riverton. Water is still not being pumped to areas receiving supply from the reservoir.
The municipality is aware of the issue.
Regards
Chris Whittaker
Ward 24
UPDATE: 14 August 2023 – 07:50
We have completed work done in Riverton and the other sites.
Most areas in Galeshewe and Roodepan now have water supply. Areas supplied by Newton Reservoir (Town areas) are still without water, once line is full, water will be restored later this morning.
We will however still continue distributing water across the city, and the filling of the jojo tankers where there is a need.
If there are any areas in Galeshewe still without water please contact our call centre at 053 830 6111.
We want to thank each and everyone for their patience and cooperation during this water interruption.
Rea leboga.
T Riet
Comms
UPDATE: 13 August 2023 – 18:52
We are almost complete with work done in Riverton. We will communicate with residents as soon as we start pumping but for now We will continue distributing water across the wards, and the filling of the jojo tankers which have been placed at all strategic points until water has been restored in the entire city.
We continue to urge residents to use water sparingly and to guard against the vandalism of jojo tanks.
T Riet
Comms
UPDATE: 13 August 2023 – 09:09
Work has been completed at Midstation. Also, the replacement of the 600mm gate valve is complete. The Crack on the manifold has been welded and is completed. Moreover. All scour and air valves has been replaced. We are currently busy with the tightening of bolts on the 750mm gate valve.
We continue distributing water across the wards, and the filling of the jojo tankers which have been placed at all strategic points. We already have a few Jojos that have been vandalised, We therefore continue to urge residents to use water sparingly and to guard against the vandalism of jojo tanks.
T Riet
Comms
UPDATE: 12 August 2023 – 16:00
The second valve at Midstation has been replaced, the team is now tightening the bolts. The job to replace the gate valve on the 600mm pipeline is now 80% complete.
While the 750mm gate valve and flange adapter at Riverton Water purification plant has been replaced, The team is now fastening the bolts.
We have also cut out a pipe opening to weld a large Crack on the manifold next to the highlift pump room. Additionally, another gate valve and a air release valve has been replaced.
We continue distributing water across the wards, and the filling of the jojo tankers which have been placed at all strategic points. We continue to urge residents to use water sparingly and to guard against the vandalism of jojo tanks.
T Riet
Comms
UPDATE: 12 August 2023 – 08:11
Since our last update we managed to replace one of the valves at Midstation, and to remove the second valve. The job to replace the gate valve on the 600mm pipeline is 70% complete. We also managed to remove the 750mm gate valve at Riverton Water purification plant.
Furthermore, we repaired a leak on one Air release valve and successfully also replaced 2 takeoff valves.
The placement, and distribution of tankers and Jojos are now in all wards, and the filling of Jojos at informal settlement is also underway.
We also urge residents to use water sparingly during this time, and to guard against the vandalism of jojo tanks.
T Riet
Comms
UPDATE: 11 August 2023 – 12:19
This morning, we started preparing sites for the installation of gate valves and air release valves. Also, the removal of the 750mm gate valve at Riverton is 80% complete.
In terms of the placement, and distribution of tankers and Jojos all teams are on deck. Most wards should have placement of Jojos and the filling of Jojos at informal settlement is also underway.
Funerals needing assistance in terms of water Pls contact call centre at 053 830 6111
T Riet
Comms
UPDATE: 10 August 2023 – 21:09
Since our last update we have replaced 2 air release valves. We also replaced 2 takeoff valves. Furthermore, we have repaired 2 leaks next to the railroad.
While also repairing a leak at the Roodepan takeoff, We also successfully repaired a leak at the Riverton Water purification plant.
Lastly, we replaced 9 gate valves on the reticulation network. We are on schedule as per the water interruption plan at the said sites.
The water tankers were filled at the Newton reservoir, and the distribution and the filling of Jojos was successful at the various points of distribution throughout the wards.
Tomorrow morning all tankers and flatbed trucks will continue to distribute water throughout the wards. We urge residents to use water sparingly during this time and to guard against the vandalism of jojo tanks.
The next update will follow tomorrow morning.
T Riet
Comms
UPDATE: 10 August 2023 – 15:18
The four leaks behind 3SAI has been repaired. Furthermore, the leak behind Roodepan takeoff has also been repaired. We are however having a challenge to get pipelines dry at Riverton to commence with welding, we are however on time with progress.
The water tankers and Jojos have been filled and are already distributing and filling Jojos at the various wards.
Residents are humbly requested to look after the Jojos from being vandalised. We urge residents to use water sparingly during this time.
The last update on progress will follow this evening.
T Riet
Comms
UPDATE: 10 August 2023 – 08:35
The 600mm and 965mm pipelines are almost empty. Workers are busy with preparatory work at 3SAI to get sights ready for welding. Also, workers are pumping out the sump in Riverton to begin to remove the 700mm gate valve.
The water tankers are ready to be filled at the Newton reservoir, distribution or filling of Jojos will follow thereafter to the various points of distribution.
Most households might still have water coming from the taps. We urge residents to use water sparingly during this time.
T Riet
Comms
UPDATE: 09 August 2023 – 18:20
Newton Reservoir has just been switched off at 18H00. The waterworks section is busy closing valves on the reticulation network. The waterworks team is opening valves to drain the 600mm and 965mm pipelines up to Midstation.
Furthermore, Riverton Water Purification Plant has also been switched off at 18H00. The Riverton waterworks team is opening all scour valves up to Midstation and closing all valves on the plant.
Residents will not be affected immediately but pressure will gradually deteriorate.
More updates will follow tomorrow morning
T Riet
Comms
UPDATE: 01 August 2023 – 14:20
This is an Emergency Water Interruption, due to excessive leaks.
The purpose of the scheduled water interruption is to effect repairs to all major leaks on the 965mm and 600mm bulk water pipelines, and at Riverton WPW pump station, which directly affects the water levels at the reservoirs. The leak next to the HLP is threatening the integrity of the new pump station. The interruption will also present an opportunity to incorporate the repair of major leaks on the reticulation network. Leak on the Rising main manifold, at Riverton WPW, shall be repaired as well as cleaning of Clarifier #6 in Riverton WPW. Repair of leaks at Newton Reservoir Complex will also be attended to during the scheduled interruption, if time allows. At the same time, bulk water meter insertion probes will also be installed on the 600 and 900mm bulk pipelines to enable water loss measurements on the bulk water supply.
2. Shut Down
The water interruption will take place on Wednesday, 09th August 2023 at 18:00pm until Monday 14th August 2023 23:00pm. This will provide the Municipality with enough time to fully drain the affected pipe sections, undertake the repairs and restore the water supply to all communities. This exercise marks the beginning of a huge improvement in the water quality and water supply assurance to the Municipality for the future.
Further information regarding the placement of roaming water tankers and JOJO Tanks, which will be placed in various wards will be communicated.
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