UPDATE: 11 February 2026 – 12:20
UPDATE: WATER SUPPLY RESTORED – BURST PIPE AT NEWTON RESERVOIRS FIXED
Reason: Burst on 450 mm diameter pipe connected to 450 tower on Newton Reservoirs precinct has been repaired.
Normal tap pressure is guaranteed in the next few hours.
Residents are encouraged to report all water supply faults to the Call-Centre at 080 122 9010 or 053 830 6111.
We thank you for your patience.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
Sol Plaatje Municipality
UPDATE: 11 February 2026 – 07:45
ALERT: TEMPORARY WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION DUE TO BURST PIPE AT NEWTON RESERVOIRS – PUMPS SWITCHED-OFF
Reason: Burst on 450 mm diameter pipe connected to 450 tower on Newton Reservoirs precinct.
Pumps have been switched off to allow for repairs to be undertaken.
Action: Waterworks and Mechanical teams are set to carry out urgent repair work.
Impact: Low tap pressure to no-tap-flow in entire Kimberley suburbia.
More updates to follow.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
Sol Plaatje Municipality
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