UPDATE: 3 January 2025 – 16:00
Nightly Water Supply Interruption will remain in force from – 21:00 to 04:00 – until further notice.
The reintroduction of the above mentioned measures is due to the drastic decline in Newton Reservoir levels, caused by high demand.
UPDATE: 4 December 2024 – 17:20
Nightly Water Supply Interruption
It will remain in force from – 21:00 to 04:00 – until further notice.
UPDATE: 27 NOVEMBER 2024 – 15:30
ALERT: NIGHTLY WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION
• The municipality will implement a nightly water supply interruption in an effort to improve the water capacity of the Newton Reservoirs amid the recent repair work on the 600mm diameter pipeline.
Nightly Interrupting Schedule:
– Date: 27 November to 01 December 2024
– Time: 20h00 to 04h00
* Excessive water losses have also been discovered on the 900mm diameter pipe at the Droogfontein rail crossing and at the old Riverton Water Treatment Works.
* Inspections are underway, and the impact is being assessed. The course of action to be determined.
Residents will be kept updated on the expected repair interventions and other related developments.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
Sol Plaatje Municipality
ALERT: WEEK-LONG NIGHTLY WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION IS LIFTED
– The week-long Nightly Water Supply Interruption of 8PM to 5AM has been withdrawn with immediate effect.
– Newton’s four reservoirs are now over 80% full due to increased production at Riverton Purification Plants.
– The municipality’s swift replacement of a broken raw water abstraction pump at Riverton has improved production and maintained high reservoir capacity.
IMPORTANT:
– With uninterrupted water supply retained, residents are encouraged to report any water supply faults to the Call-Centre at 080 122 9010.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
Sol Plaatje Local Municipality
UPDATE: 04 AUGUST 2024 – 14:00
IMPLEMENTATION OF A WEEKLONG NIGHTLY WATER INTERRUPTION DUE TO RAW WATER ABSTRACTION PUMP AT RIVERTON BEING OUT OF OPERATION
* The Sol Plaatje Local Municipality will from this evening (Sunday, 4 Aug 2024) 8PM to 5AM, implement a weeklong Nightly Water Supply Interruption. Water levels have dropped significantly at the Newton Reservoirs amid one of the five raw water abstraction pumps drawing from the Vaal River being out of operation.
* As indicated last week, a new pump will be installed this week. Once the desired water production volumes are achieved at the purification plants, the reservoirs will be replenished to full carrying capacity. The interruption is set to be lifted next Sunday, 11 Aug 2024.
More updates on the installation operation and water levels will be provided during the week.
The inconvenience is highly regretted.
Kind Regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
Sol Plaatje Local Municipality
UPDATE: 21 FEBRUARY 2024 – 14:30
Nightly Interruptions will be effected – 20h00 until 05h00. The nightly water interruptions will continue in order to boost water levels at Newton Reservoirs.
Time of Nightly Water Shutdown: 20:00 – 05:00 / 8pm – 5am
PLEASE NOTE: As in the past, sometimes water was switched off earlier than specified or switched on later than the times mentioned.
Residents experiencing water interruptions outside of the above stipulated times are encouraged to lodge queries with our Call Centre on 053 830 6111 or Toll-Free 080 1229 010.
UPDATE: 6 JANUARY 2024 – 11:00
Nightly Interruptions will be effected – 21h00 until 05h00. The nightly water interruptions will continue in order to boost water levels at Newton Reservoirs.
Time of Nightly Water Shutdown: 21:00 – 05:00 / 9pm – 5am
PLEASE NOTE: As in the past, sometimes water was switched off earlier than specified or switched on later than the times mentioned.
Residents are encouraged to lodge queries with our Call Centre should they experience any water supply interruptions outside of the communicated timeframes – 053 830 6111 / 053 830 6911.
UPDATE: 28 December 2023
Nightly Interruptions will be effected – 20h00 until 05h00. The nightly water interruptions will continue in order to boos water levels at Newton Reservoirs.
Time of Nightly Water Shutdown: 20:00 – 05:00 / 8pm – 5am
PLEASE NOTE: As in the past, sometimes water was switched off earlier than specified or switched on later than the times mentioned.
Read more @ https://www.kimberley.org.za/?p=37109
UPDATE: 26 December 2023 – 09:00
Nightly Interruptions; as pointed out in an earlier update, will be effected – 21h00 until 05h00. The nightly water interruptions are extended to improve the water levels at Newton Reservoirs.
Time of Nightly Water Shutdown: 21:00 – 05:00 / 9pm – 5am
PLEASE NOTE: As in the past, sometimes water was switched off earlier than specified or switched on later than the times mentioned.
Read more @ https://www.kimberley.org.za/?p=37109
UPDATE: 18 December 2023 – 16:15
Nightly Interruptions; as pointed out in an earlier update, will be effected – 21h00 until 05h00. The nightly water interruptions are extended to improve the water levels at Newton Reservoirs.
Time of Nightly Water Shutdown: 21:00 – 05:00 / 9pm – 5am
PLEASE NOTE: As in the past, sometimes water was switched off earlier than specified or switched on later than the times mentioned.
Read more @ https://www.kimberley.org.za/?p=37109
UPDATE: 28 November 2023 – 10:30
Nightly Interruptions; as pointed out in an earlier update, will be effected – 19h00 until 05h00. This measure is being undertaken to allow our dams at Newton Reservoirs to fill up and reach supply normality ahead of the festive season.
Time of Nightly Water Shutdown: 19:00 – 05:00 / 7pm – 5am
PLEASE NOTE: As in the past, sometimes water was switched off earlier than specified or switched on later than the times mentioned.
UPDATE: 25 November 2023 – 21:00
Nightly Interruptions; as pointed out in our earlier update, will be effected – 9pm to 4am tomorrow Sun, 26 Nov 2023. This, as we aim to reach the desired dam levels at the Newton Reservoirs.
Time of Nightly Water Shutdown: 21:00 – 04:00 / 9pm – 4am
PLEASE NOTE: As in the past, sometimes water was switched off earlier than specified or switched on later than the times mentioned.
Read more @ https://www.kimberley.org.za/?p=37109
UPDATE: 15 November 2023 – 13:25
The Municipality has made changes for opening water in the morning for the Kimberley CBD and the water will be opened at 03h00 in the morning to allow enough pressure in the line and full coverage.
Time of Nightly Water Shutdown: 21:00 – 03:00 / 9pm – 3am
PLEASE NOTE: As in the past, sometimes water was switched off earlier than specified or switched on later than the times mentioned.
UPDATE: 4 October 2023 – 14:39
We are aware that Residents that receive water supply directly from the Newton Reservoir (Town areas) either don’t have their water supply fully restored or the water pressure is low, this is due to the huge water usage as we are approaching the summer and with this heatwave there is a huge usage of water.
We will therefore implement Nightly water interruptions from tonight (Wed 4 Oct 2023) at 21:00pm- 04:00am until we have reached full capacity at the reservoir, which will then be communicated to residents. The direct take offs will also be switched off to help improve the levels of the reservoirs quicker.
Time of Nightly Water Shutdown: 21:00 – 04:00 / 9pm – 4am
PLEASE NOTE: As in the past, sometimes water was switched off earlier than specified or switched on later than the times mentioned.
T Riet
Comms
UPDATE: 6 September 2023 – 15:49
We are aware that Residents that receive water supply directly from the Newton Resevoir (Town areas) either have not had their water supply fully restored or the water pressure is low but will improve through the day.
Nightly water interruptions will be implemented from tonight at 20:00pm- 04:00am until we have reached full capacity at the reservoir which will then be communicated to residents.
T Riet
Comms
UPDATE: 21 August 2023 – 11:20
Today the council has been told that the nightly water shutdowns have been stopped.
Please continue to use water sparingly.
Regards
Chris Whittaker
Ward 24
UPDATE: 16 August 2023 – 13:50
From Thursday 17 August 2023, until levels reach full capacity, we will switch off water supply daily at 11:00am -16:00pm and again from 21:00pm-04:00am.
This is mainly done to boost capacity supply at the reservoir.
Further communication will follow once we have reached full capacity.
The community’s patience and understanding whilst we are restoring the water levels to operational conditions is highly appreciated.
T Riet
Comms
UPDATE: 19 JULY 2023 – 19:20
The levels at the Newton Reservoir are running low as a result of loadshedding in surrounding areas that causes a voltage increase at Riverton plant resulting the tripping of high lift pumps.
Coupled with the loadshedding there are also two major leaks on the bulk pipe lines contributing to the deteriorating water levels.
To ensure continuous water supply, nightly shutdowns will be implemented from this evening (Wednesday, 19 July 2023) at 20:00pm-04:00am daily until we have reached full capacity. This is an interim intervention until the situation normalizes.
Time of Nightly Water Shutdown: 20:00 – 04:00 / 8pm – 4am
PLEASE NOTE: As in the past, sometimes water was switched off earlier than specified or switched on later than the times mentioned.
T Riet
Comms
UPDATE: 21 MARCH 2023 – 19:40
Our water levels at Newton and Riverton have now reached full capacity, therefore the nightly shutdowns have now been suspended with immediate effect. We however want to continue encouraging residents to use water sparingly.
The Sol Plaatje Municipality would like to thank you for your patience and understanding during these nightly interruptions.
Re a leboga
T Riet
Comms
UPDATE: 12 MARCH 2023 – 15:41
The levels at the Newton Reservoir are running low as a result of a reduced production capacity at Riverton due to recent floods.
To ensure continuous water supply, nightly shutdowns will be implemented from 20:00pm-04:00am daily until we have reached full capacity.
Time of Nightly Water Shutdown: 20:00 – 04:00 / 8pm – 4am
PLEASE NOTE: As in the past, sometimes water was switched off earlier than specified or switched on later than the times mentioned.
T Riet
Comms
UPDATE: 16 FEBRUARY 2023 – 10:38
Our water levels at Newton and Riverton have now reached full capacity, therefore the nightly shutdowns are now suspended. We however want to continue encouraging residents to use water sparingly.
The Sol Plaatje Municipality would like to thank you for your patience and understanding during these interruptions.
T Riet
Comms
UPDATE: 8 JANUARY 2023 – 20:23
Due to water levels at Newton Reservoir still not at a satisfactory level, the Nightly Water Shutdowns are still being implemented until levels have reached full capacity.
Time of Nightly Water Shutdown: 20:00 – 04:00 / 8pm – 4am
PLEASE NOTE: As in the past, sometimes water was switched off earlier than specified or switched on later than the times mentioned. Time of water switch on does not necessarily mean water will be available at that specified time, the system will need to first be filled and as such some areas will receive water after the stipulated time depending on the area’s location.
Nightly Water interruptions: 08th January 2023
The water levels are currently not where we would want them to be, and in order for our levels to reach its full capacity , we have to implement the nightly shutdowns for the city continually from 20:00pm
until 04:00 am daily until the water levels have reached full capacity.Residents are urged to report any areas that water has not yet been restored to our Call Centre.
Residents are encouraged to use water sparingly.
T Riet
Comms
UPDATE: 27 DECEMBER 2022 – 05:00
Based on reports by residents it appears as though the Nightly Water Shutdowns are still being implemented.
Time of Nightly Water Shutdown: 20:00 – 04:00 / 8pm – 4am
PLEASE NOTE: As in the past, sometimes water was switched off earlier than specified or switched on later than the times mentioned. Time of water switch on does not necessarily mean water will be available at that specified time, the system will need to first be filled and as such some areas will receive water after the stipulated time depending on the area’s location.
UPDATE: 20 DECEMBER 2022 – 13:14
In an update posted by Sol Plaatje on their Social Media, it was stated that the Nightly Water Shutdowns will be re-implemented as follows to allow the municipality to replenish the water levels.
Wednesday 21 December 2022 @ 20h00 (8pm)
Thursday 22 December 2022 @ 20h00 (8pm)
Friday 23 December 2022 @ 20h00 (8pm)
Depending on the water levels at the reservoirs, no water will be closed on 24/25/26 December 2022.
It was stated on Social Media that water would most probably be switched on at 04h00 (4am)
PLEASE NOTE: As in the past, sometimes water was switched off earlier than specified or switched on later than the times mentioned.
UPDATE: 14 DECEMBER 2022 – 18:20
Due to the electricity supply challenges that we had recently at Riverton during the day, and electrical outages experienced, water will be interrupted nightly from 10pm until 5am to boost levels at Newton Reservoirs as well as to ensure that the water level at Newton Reservoir is maintained at an adequate level.
Time of Nightly Water Shutdown: 22:00 – 05:00 / 10pm – 5am
PLEASE NOTE: As in the past, sometimes water was switched off earlier than specified or switched on later than the times mentioned. Time of water switch on does not necessarily mean water will be available at that specified time, the system will need to first be filled and as such some areas will receive water after the stipulated time depending on the area’s location.
T Riet
Comms
UPDATE: 10 OCTOBER 2022 – 19:18
Water has been restored in the city, and any areas still without water must report such to Call Centre.
The team will investigate why such areas still don’t have water. We will monitor the situation and implement nightly shutdowns from this evening 20:00pm-4:00am until reserves are restored.
Time of Nightly Water Shutdown: 20:00 – 04:00 / 8pm – 4am
PLEASE NOTE: As in the past, sometimes water was switched off earlier than specified or switched on later than the times mentioned.
T Riet
Comms
UPDATE: 12 SEPTEMBER 2022 – 07:28
Nightly Water Shutdowns will be re-implemented following a major pipe burst on Saturday, 10 September 2022. This is in order to build up reserves at Newton Reservoir.
Time of Nightly Water Shutdown: 20:00 – 04:00 / 8pm – 4am
PLEASE NOTE: As in the past, sometimes water was switched off earlier than specified or switched on later than the times mentioned.
UPDATE: 28 JUNE 2022 – 15:10
We are facing serious problems with the Eskom loadshedding. The High Lift Pump trips continuously. Newton levels are also dropping due to Loadshedding. Therefore Nightly Water Shutdowns will be implemented from tonight (Tue 28 June 2022) from 20:00pm until 05:00am until levels have improved.
T Riet
Sol Plaatje Municipality
Comms
Unfortunately the Nightly Water Shutdowns are currently still being implemented between 21:00 and 04:00 until all 4 Reservoirs reach a satisfactory level.
Feedback will be communicated after a site visit to the Riverton Purification Plant.
Info via Ward 25 Cllr, Ockert Fourie
UPDATE: 27 APRIL 2022 – 14:45
According to a Media Release by Sol Plaatje Municipality, the Nightly Water Shutdown could possibly be suspended on Thursday night (28 April 2022).
The Department of Water and Sanitation continues to release water from Bloemhof Dam, and other dams in the Vaal River system. As such, raw water turbidity continues to fluctuate between 115NTU and 150NTU.
However, due to interventions undertaken at Riverton Water Purification Works, including introduction of a different flocculence, Water production has improved. There is intensive and thorough backwashing of filters, and excess sludge is manually drawn from the clarifiers.
As a result acceptable water quality is maintained, while reservoir levels are increasing. Should the status quo remain, we anticipate to lift nightly water shutdowns by Thursday night. However we urge all water users to use water sparingly, and to report water leaks to the municipality, through the Call Centre and social media platforms.
Sol Plaatje Municipality
Comms Unit
UPDATE: 23 APRIL 2022 – 13:36
Nightly water interruptions to be implemented from 9pm until 5am from 24th April 2022 until the situation improves in order to ensure sustainable supply of water.
Subsequent to the recent flooding and opening of sluice gates upstream from Riverton Waterworks , water levels have risen significantly and have increased the turbidity of the raw water.
As a result thereof, the muddiness of the raw water is causing the purification of water to slow down.
This is also having an effect of reducing the production of water at the plant.
We guarantee residents that water is safe to consume.
Daily updates with regards to the supply of water will be communicated accordingly.
We regret the inconvenience.
After a visit to the Newton Reservoir this morning, Ward 25 Councillor Ockert Fourie received info that dam levels are balancing satisfactorily and that Nightly Shutdowns will be suspended from tonight, Friday 3 December 2021.
Dam levels are as follows:
23 ML = 14.10
45 ML = 14.9
91 ML = 15.3
102 ML = 15.4
Info via Ward 25 Cllr, Ockert Fourie.
Sol Plaatje Municipality stated on their last water update that Nightly Water Shutdowns will be re-implemented from Monday 22 November 2021 at 20:00 (8pm) daily until further notice. Unfortunately no morning restoration time was given.
Time of Nightly Water Shutdown: 20:00 – unknown / 8pm – unknown
PLEASE NOTE: As in the past, sometimes water was switched off earlier than specified or switched on later than the times mentioned in accordance with the Reservoir levels.
We will however continue with nightly shutdowns to improve the Reservoir levels from 8pm daily till further notice.
In preparation for the upcoming Water Shutdown, Sol Plaatje have stated that they will proceed with nightly water interruptions from Saturday night, 13th November 2021 to boost the water reserves at Newton Reservoir Complex. The Reservoirs will be kept at full capacity and water will only be released into the network once supply from Riverton Purification Plant has been started.
Sol Plaatje have stated that Newton Reservoir pumps are turned off nightly until an adequate water level is achieved.
Time of Nightly Water Shutdown: 22:00 – 04:00 / 10pm – 4am
PLEASE NOTE: As in the past, sometimes water was switched off earlier than specified or switched on later than the times mentioned.
Nightly Water Shutdown UPDATE: 20/01/2021 – 18:28
Sol Plaatje have stated that the current reservoir levels are quite low. As a result thereof Nightly Water Shutdowns will continue until an adequate water level is achieved.
Time of Nightly Water Shutdown: 22:00 – 04:00 / 10pm – 4am
PLEASE NOTE: As in the past, sometimes water was switched off earlier than specified or switched on later than the times mentioned.
Nightly Water Shutdown UPDATE: 08/01/2021 – 14:15
In an update posted by Sol Plaatje on their Social Media, it was stated that the Nightly Water Shutdowns will continue until an adequate water level is achieved at Newton Reservoir following a water supply issue from Riverton.
Time of Nightly Water Shutdown: 22:00 – 04:00 / 10pm – 4am
PLEASE NOTE: As in the past, sometimes water was switched off earlier than specified or switched on later than the times mentioned.
EXCERPT FROM SOL PLAATJE’S SOCIAL MEDIA
Water Supply Update:The cable fault has been repaired and the abstraction pumps were started at the Vaal river around 7pm last night.The highlift pumps to Kimberley were started last night at 8pm in line filling mode and then in full pumping mode.The water reached Kimberley after midnight, thereafter the filling of the network resumed and at 4am newton reservoir was started and all areas started receiving water.Should there be any households without water, it would be isolated cases and must be reported via the Municipal Call Centre and it will be attended.Please note that Nightly shutdowns will continue from 10pm until 4am until the water level at newton is adequate.We regrettably apologize for the inconvenience
Current Water Status: 03/01/2021 – 11:45
Sol Plaatje Municipality is currently struggling to maintain adequate water levels at the Newton Reservoir.
Please be prepared for low to no water pressure at all times.
Adequate and timely communication is not forthcoming from Sol Plaatje Municipality.
Nightly Water Shutdown UPDATE: 02/01/2021 – 09:45
Good Morning Cllrs and officials and members of community update on water supply, the team was able to isolate the big reservoirs last night to fill up the two small reservoirs
The two small reservoirs was at 15ft1 this morning at 5. They team was able to open to supply communities at 5:00 am.
The team will start filling the bigger reservoirs tonight.
Thanks to communities for being team players in understanding when we interrupted supply of water last night between 22:00 to 05:00 am.
Regards Mr Sithole
Nightly Water Shutdown UPDATE: 29/10/2020 – 15:36
Current dam levels are increasing, so no Nightly Shutdown is envisaged. Repairs are also being done on major pipe bursts. If anything changes, we will keep all updated.
Good day community members. Dam levels are increasing and NO immediate nightly shutdown is envisaged. Repairs are being done on major pipe bursts. I visit the Newton Reservoir regularly and will keep everyone updated.
Ockie Fourie
Cllr Ward 25
Info via Ward 25 Ward Councillor, Ockie Fourie.
Nightly Water Shutdown UPDATE: 28/10/2020 – 16:36The current levels of the 98 and 102 mega litre dams at Newton Reservoir are showing a slight increase, although the situation is still critical. Unfortunately water supply to the dams was interrupted on Tuesday night due to power outages. Residents are requested to use water sparingly whilst major leaks will be attended to as a matter of urgency. Water shutdown will only be implemented if the situation deteriorates.
Dear Community members. I just want to update you on the current status of the dam levels at the Newton Reservoir. Although there is a slight increase to the levels of the 98 and 102 mega litre dams, the situation is still critical. Unfortunately water supply to the dams last night were interrupted by power outages.
You are hereby humbly requested to use water sparingly, please. Major leaks are being attended to as a matter of priority.
NO nightly water shutdown will be implemented, but if the situation deteriorates, you will be informed timeously. Please be considerate and use water sparingly.
Ockie Fourie
Cllr Ward 25
Info via Ward 25 Ward Councillor, Ockie Fourie.
Nightly Water Shutdown UPDATE: 27/10/2020 – 16:56
According to a message on WhatsApp, Sol Plaatje will first be monitoring the reservoir levels before possibly implementing the nightly shutdowns. If levels don’t improve, then the nightly shutdown will be implemented and clear times will be communicated.
Water will not be going off today we first want to monitor situation of the levels. If levels don’t show improvement then we will start with shutdown and clear time will be communicated.
From SPInfo via Ward 24 Councilor, Sharon Steyn on WhatsApp.
Nightly Water Shutdown UPDATE: 26/10/2020 – 15:00
In order to increase storage capacity levels at Newton Reservoir, Sol Plaatje Municipality will be re-implementing Nightly Water Shutdowns starting from Tuesday, 27 October 2020 until further notice. At the time of this post, no times were specified, but will be updated as soon as they are released.
Kindly be further informed that we will be implementing nightly water supply restrictions from around evening starting Tuesday 27th October 2020 untill further notice. The main reason is to increase storage capacity levels at Newton Reservoir to ensure we reach full capacity. Thanks for the cooperation.
Sello Matsie
Spokesperson
PLEASE NOTE: There is currently also a screenshot message doing the rounds on social media which seemingly has the times on, this was however screengrabbed from an old post from 2019 and is not relevant.
OLD Screengrabbed Image with Nightly Water Shutdown times.
UPDATE: 13/11/2019 – 14:20
The Sol Plaatje Municipality has suspended the daily (and nightly) shutdown of water to the city as stated in a media statement released on Monday, 11 November 2019. Sol Plaatje Municipality urges residents to continue to save water where possible and to report any pipe bursts and leaks to the Infrastructure Call Centre.
UPDATE: 11/11/2019 – 16:00
The Sol Plaatje Municipality is expected to stop the daily shut down of water to the city on Wednesday, 13 November 2019.
The water supply shutdowns will continue until all reservoirs are at 16ft. We therefore anticipate to fill all reservoirs by Wednesday, 13th of November and suspend all water supply interruptions. We continue to request the community to continue with saving water and report leakages to the Call Centre. The areas currently without water are being attended to by the teams from water works.
The Sol Plaatje Municipality regrets the inconvenience
Issued by Sello Matsie, Sol Plaatje Spokesperson
CLICK HERE to read the FULL WATER UPDATE PRESS RELEASE
UPDATE: 30/10/2019 – 09:00
Due to extremely low levels at Newton Reservoir the current daily water shutdown will be from 14:00 (2pm) to 04:00 (4am) the following day until further notice.
UPDATE: 17/10/2019 – 06:00
The official schedule for the nightly water shutdown is from 19:00 (7pm) to 06:00 (6am). However, this can change at any time based on the levels at Newton Reservoir.
UPDATE: 16/10/2019 – 17:00
Newton Reservoir: Earlier Shutdown tonight; Wednesday 16 October 2019
Due to a 150mm pipe burst connected to a 450 mm main pipeline from Newton in Conrad Street, we will switch off water supply from Newton Reservoir at 6pm tonight to allow Waterworks Department to complete the repairs. The water will only resume tomorrow morning. The reservoir levels at Newton are steadily increasing. We continue to request that residents conserve water usage.
Thanks
Sol Plaatje Municipality
UPDATE: 13/10/2019 – 06:00
The official schedule for the nighly water shutdown is from 19:00 (7pm) to 06:00 (6am). However, the levels at Newton Reservoir are still critically low leading to water frequently being shut down earlier or restored later.
UPDATE: 12/10/2019 – 21:20
Due to low water levels at Newton Reservoir, the reservoir was switched off earlier at about 16:00 this afternoon (12 Oct 2019) to build up the water level. According to SP the water will be switched back on on Sunday morning 13 Oct 2019 at about 05:00.
UPDATE: 10/10/2019 – 18:15
Nightly water shutdowns are in affect in Kimberley between 19:00 (7pm) and 06:00 (6am) the following morning.
UPDATE: 10/10/2019 – 08:52
Nightly water shutdowns are in affect in Kimberley between 19:00 (7pm) and 04:00 (4am) the following morning.
Nightly water shutdowns are still in affect in Kimberley but Sol Plaatje Municipality still insists that they are capable of meeting the City’s water demands.
Sol Plaatje Municipal spokesperson, Sello Matsie, said today that the nightly water shutdowns were likely to be discontinued from tonight as the levels at the Newton Reservoir dams are at a satisfactory height.
“The levels of the dams at the Newton Reservoir have stabilised and are sitting at 15.3 feet currently.” The optimum level is 16 feet.
According to Matsie the nightly water shadows was necessitated by “increased consumption” and reduced water supply capacity as a result of clarifier dams at Riverton Water Purification Plant that had not been cleaned.
“There are six clarifiers at the Riverton plant, each with a carrying capacity of 103 megalitres. As a result of the silt build-up at the bottom of the clarifying dams, the carrying capacity is reduced, which affects production.
Two of the six clarifying dams have already been cleaned, while the remaining have been scheduled to be cleaned. This is being done in order to ensure that our production capacity is not affected.”
Matsie admitted that there are leaks on the main pipeline from Riverton but stated these are minor and not affecting water supply to Kimberley.
Once again Matsie assured that Sol Plaatje Municipality have the capacity to meet Kimberley’s water demand and thatwaterrestrictions are not being considered..
The nightly water shutdowns which were initially introduced without any notice from the Municipality have been in place for more than a month.
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