UPDATE: 11 February 2025 – 11:40 Good morning, Residents Waterworks are busy with a leak in Matroosberg. They are on site and have closed valves in the area. This will cause little to no water pressure until work is complete. ...
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Jonathan Dimond February 11, 2025 Municipal Related Notices, News
UPDATE: 11 February 2025 – 11:40 Good morning, Residents Waterworks are busy with a leak in Matroosberg. They are on site and have closed valves in the area. This will cause little to no water pressure until work is complete. ...
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