TEMPORARY WATER INTERRUPTION 15/08/2025 – Newton Reservoir & Riverton Plant
UPDATE: 17 August 2025 – 15:00
DAY-3: RESTORATION OF WATER SUPPLY TO LARGE PARTS OF KIMBERLEY
Newton Reservoirs Levels: The levels recorded at 14:00 today are;
– Reservoir 102 megalitres: 10.8 feet (67.5%)
– Reservoir 98 megalitres: 9.11 feet (56.9 %)
– Reservoir 45 megalitres: 11.2 feet (70%)
– Target: The target is to attain 16 feet or the highest carrying capacity levels achieved since the five-day Planned Water Supply Interruption from May 28 to June 3, 2025.
– Progress: The reservoirs are currently supplying water to residents while achieving these levels and the second pump was put into operation at 14:45
– Permanent Solution: A new pipeline installation is planned as a permanent solution, funded by the Budget Facility for Infrastructure (BFI), a seven-year grant worth R2.5 billion, aimed at refurbishing the municipality’s infrastructure.
The municipality lost large volumes of water due to a massive burst on the 900mm diameter pipeline near Roodepan’s Sunset Manor, which required the repairing of an old patch on the pipeline. The new pipeline installation will provide a more sustainable solution.
We thank residents for their support, patience and understanding.
Equally for the only internal staff repair effort; we applaud our colleagues at Waterworks and Mechanical Engineering for having carried out the two-day repair operation with aplomb, meeting deadlines and working around the clock.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY
UPDATE: 17 August 2025 – 08:15
DAY-3: WATER SUPPLY RESTORATION TO LARGE PARTS OF KIMBERLEY
STATUS:
– The water supply has returned to normal after a massive burst on the 900mm diameter pipeline near Roodepan’s Sunset Manor was repaired.
– Riverton Water Treatment Works is pumping at full capacity.
– Newton Reservoirs levels are improving with two pumps in operation.
– Low Tap Pressure; some high-lying residential areas may still experience low tap pressure.
Possible Nightly Interruption:
A Nightly Water Supply Interruption – 21:00 to 04:00 – may be implemented to boost Newton Reservoirs to full capacity.
Relief Water Supply: Currently on standby mode and is likely to be completely withdrawn later today.
Residents experiencing supply challenges can call the call centre at 080 122 9010.
We thank residents for their support, patience, and understanding.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY
UPDATE: 16 August 2025 – 20:10
DAY-2: TEMPORARY WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION – LARGE PARTS OF KIMBERLEY
ACTION: Plate welding done. Reinforcement in progress.
Line from Riverton Water Treatment Plant will start at 21:00 and will run for three to four hours for water to reach Newton Reservoirs.
Relief Water Supply Efforts:
Relief water supply will start at 06:00 tomorrow. Requests can be forwarded to Mr. Saul Maseng at 073 381 5218.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY
UPDATE: 16 August 2025 – 17:20
DAY-2: TEMPORARY WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION – LARGE PARTS OF KIMBERLEY
ACTION: Plate welding in progress. Upon completion, the Riverton Water Treatment Plant will be back in operation for line filling.
Newton Reservoirs Levels:
Reservoir 102 – 10.9 megalitres
Reservoir 91 – 10.5 megalitres
Reservoir 45 – 10.6 megalitres
Reservoir 23 – is not in operation.
Relief Water Supply Efforts:
Are in full swing arrangements and requests can be forwarded to Mr. Saul Maseng at 073 381 5218.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY
UPDATE: 16 August 2025 – 13:45
DAY-2: TEMPORARY WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION – LARGE PARTS OF KIMBERLEY
ACTION: Water has subsided, and leak to be repaired is fully exposed for plate welding to be undertaken.
Estimated time for welding completion is 17:00 to 18:00.
Restoration of Water Supply: Estimated at 21:00.
Relief Water Supply Efforts:
Are in full swing. Requests can be forwarded to Mr. Saul Maseng at 073 381 5218.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY
UPDATE: 16 August 2025 – 11:00
TEMPORARY WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION – LARGE PARTS OF KIMBERLEY
ACTION:
Our team of boilermakers are currently cutting pipes and preparing plates to the required measurements for fitting on the patch.
Although the line is still under pressure, we’re utilizing two 6-inch pumps to drain the line. The 600mm pipeline is operational, ensuring that other parts of the city receive water with minimal pressure.
Arrangements have been made to provide water for funerals. Requests can be forwarded to Mr. Saul Maseng at 073 381 5218.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY
UPDATE: 16 August 2025 – 11:00
ALERT: TEMPORARY WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION CONTINUE – KIMBERLEY SUBURBIA – NEWTON RESERVOIRS PUMPS SWITCHED-OFF
Cause: Massive burst on the 900 mm diameter pipeline in the vicinity of Roodepan’s Sunset Manor.
Action: Waterworks teams are carrying out repair work, which is expected to be completed in the late afternoon.
Impact: Currently, Riverton is pumping with one pump through the 600mm diameter pipe supplying the Roodepan and greater Galeshewe.
Newton Reservoirs pumps remain switched off to avoid emptying of the reservoirs and further delays on restoring water.
The water levels are
* 102 megaliter is at 62% full
* 91 megaliter is at 63% full
* 45 megaliter is at 70% full
Most affected areas are Retswelela, Phutanang, Phomolong, town & and suburban, which are supplied by the 900 mm diameter pipeline and Newton Reservoirs
Temporary water supply: Due to the unplanned emergency, the municipality has made provision for funerals and hospitals.
We plead for patience.
UPDATE: 15 August 2025 – 23:25
TEMPORARY WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION – KIMBERLEY – NEWTON RESERVOIRS PUMPS SWITCHED-OFF
Cause: Massive burst on the 900 mm diameter pipeline in the vicinity of Roodepan’s Sunset Manor.
Action: Replacement/welding of plate on spot of leak.
– Residents will experience low tap pressure to no supply into the evening.
Restoration of Supply: Teams are working on ensuring water supply is restored during early hours of tomorrow morning.
We plead for patience.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY
UPDATE: 15 August 2025 – 16:50
ALERT: TEMPORARY WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION – KIMBERLEY SUBURBIA – NEWTON RESERVOIRS PUMPS SWITCHED-OFF
Cause: Massive burst on the 900 mm diameter pipeline in the vicinity of Roodepan’s Sunset Manor.
Action: Waterworks teams deployed and will be carrying out repair work into the evening.
Impact: Pumps switched off at Riverton Water Treatment Works and at Newton Reservoirs for repair work to be undertaken.
– Residents will experience low tap pressure to no supply into the evening.
Restoration of Supply: To be communicated upon the magnitude of burst having been determined.
We plead for patience.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY
