UPDATE: 14 July 2021 – 17:00 Kindly note we will be interrupting supply from Newton Reservoir temporarily for about 2 hours, from 18:00 to about 20:00, to effect repair work on the outlet pipes from the Reservoir Complex. Repair works ...
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Many residents residing in New Park and possibly some surrounding areas are currently experiencing little to no water pressure. Sol Plaatje Municipality are busy with repairs in Reservoir Road after a pipe burst this morning. Areas Affected: New Park and ...
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UPDATE: Sunday 27 June 2021 – 18:30 We would like to advise that we regret the current inconvenience. So far the filling of the bulk supply lines is in full swing and we have changed pumping at Riverton Purification Plant ...
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UPDATE: 11 June 2021 – 11:33 The Contractor in the Central Road area is busy with house connections which may result in some houses not having water in the area. Water will be restored as soon as the fittings are ...
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UPDATE: 11 JUNE 2021 – 08:30 Many residents are reporting little to no water pressure in many areas from early this morning. No official word or statement has been released by Sol Plaatje Municipality as yet, but speculation is that ...
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19 May 1879, Presbyterian Church foundation stone laid by Sir Walter Frere, New Main Road. 19 May 1881, First sod turned for the new Newton reservoir by Moses Cornwall. (Pictured is the reservoir wall in 1899 being used by the ...
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Nightly Water Shutdown UPDATE: 23 APR 2021 – 08:00 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 ...
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UPDATE: 19 March 2021 – 12:45 Sol Plaatje Water Works are currently busy repairing a main line pipe burst in Kekewich Drive which is affecting water supply to Southridge and nearby areas. Areas Affected: Southridge and nearby areas. Time of ...
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UPDATE: 09 Feb 2021 – 12:00 Sol Plaatje have temporarily switched Newton Reservoir off to do repairs. This is affecting a large number of areas once again with little to no water pressure. Areas Affected: All areas serviced by Newton ...
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Water Outage UPDATE: 8 January 2021 – 14:15 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 ...
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