Tag Archives: Kimberley Water

UPDATE: 21 June 2022 – 15:00 We have a huge burst pipe in Kekewich str, Monument Heights. We will have to switch off the Newton Reservoir in order for us to repair the pipe. Newton will be off for a ...

UPDATE: 01 June 2022 – 12:30 There is currently a burst pipe at the intersection of Gerrit Schouten and Mc Dougall Streets which is affecting the surrounding area where little to no water pressure is being experienced. At this stage ...

UPDATE: 31 May 2022 – 09:30 It appears as though Newton Reservoir has been switched off for repairs done to the burst pipe in Reservoir Street. No time was given as to when water will return to normal. Info via ...

UPDATE: Monday 30 May 2022 – 11:48 There’s a huge water burst pipe behind Shoprite in Barkly Road, which affects a large part of Galeshewe. Waterworks team is currently on site and will have to switch off water temporarily to ...

UPDATE: 17 May 2022 – 17:17 It appears as though repairs done to the burst pipe in Conrad Street took longer than anticipated, but Newton Reservoir has been opened now. Water might still take a few minutes to reach normal ...

UPDATE: 16 May 2022 – 17:35 Following reports from residents that some areas in Kimberley are still without water, I visited Newton Reservoir at 17:00 and spoke with the staff. There does not appear to be any mechanical issues, water ...

UPDATE: 2 MAY 2022 – 12:10 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 ...

UPDATE: 30 April 2022 – 18:47 The team from Waterworks has identified the problem of the massive water problem and has isolated it to necessitate the necessary repairs. Luckily only minor repairs need to be carried out and the water ...

UPDATE: 30 April 2022 – 15:58 The pumps at Newton Reservoir have been commissioned a few minutes ago. Water supply will be restored to all areas within the next two hours. Ockie Fourie Cllr Ward 25 UPDATE: 30 April 2022 ...

UPDATE: 22 APRIL 2022 – 19:48 Pumps at Newton Reservoir are switched on now and the system is currently filling up. Water supply to all areas will be restored within 1 to 2 hours. Ockie Fourie Cllr Ward 25 UPDATE: ...