UPDATE: 18 September 2025 – 21:20
TEMPORARY WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION – MOST PARTS OF KIMBERLEY
Our team is working extremely hard to complete the repairs on the 600 mm pipe in Rhodesdene. Unfortunately, we are behind schedule due to some technical delays.
Replacement of the damaged section and work on the isolation valve are currently ongoing.
We plead for your patience and understanding while this work is being completed. Our team is doing everything possible to restore water supply to most parts of Kimberley as soon as possible.
Kind regards,
Communications Unit
SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY
UPDATE: 18 September 2025 – 16:30
TEMPORARY WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION – MOST PARTS OF KIMBERLEY
The Municipality would like to provide the following update regarding the 600 mm burst pipe in Michael Street, Rhodesdene:
* Our team has secured all the material required for the repair.
* The damaged section of the 600mm bulk supply asbestos pipeline has been fully exposed and cut out.
* Replacement of the damaged section is currently underway.
The Newton Reservoir remains switched off while repair work is being carried out. We are hopeful that the work will be completed at 21:00 tonight.
Most parts of Kimberley will continue to experience low water pressure or no water during this period. We sincerely thank residents for their patience while this work is completed.
Kind regards,
Communications Unit
SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY
UPDATE: 18 September 2025 – 08:05
ALERT: TEMPORARY WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION – MOST PARTS OF KIMBERLEY
Cause: Burst pipe in Michael Street, Rhodesdene. The burst is on the main 600mm bulk supply asbestos pipeline, which feeds the Newton Reservoir.
Unfortunately the Newton Reservoir had to be switched off. Our water team will be exposing the pipeline for assessment, after which repair work will commence.
We kindly plead for patience, as most parts of the city may experience low water pressure or no water today. We regret the inconvenience caused.
Kind regards,
Communications Unit
SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY
UPDATE: 18 September 2025 – 06:30
Good morning, Residents
Late last night, there was a burst on the 600 mm at the intersection of Micheal and Carters in Rhodesdene, as reported on the Rhodesdene group.
I, as well as the councilor for Ward 20, Belinda Moses, were on site until early this morning while Waterworks attempted to stop the flow using nearby valves.
Unfortunately, this was not possible, and Newton Reservoir has been turned off to allow the site to drain.
Regards
Cllr Chris Whittaker
Ward 24
