UPDATE: 6 August 2026 – 07:00
⚠️ UPDATE 4: RESTORATION OF WATER SUPPLY – WATER PRESSURE BUILD-UP
•Latest:
A decision was taken last night after 22:00 for Newton Reservoirs to run on one pump. This was to allow pressure to build up gradually from the Riverton Water Treatment Plants.
Also, we could not risk the reservoirs’ supply capacity while faced with a long weekend.
•Water Pressure Status:
Large parts of Kimberley are currently experiencing low tap pressure. Areas such as Monument Heights are likely experiencing no flow.
•Next Step:
The second pump at Newton Reservoirs will be put into operation at 07:00. This should boost pressure significantly across the network.
•Water Quality Advisory:
In instances where the water appears brownish, please run your tap until the water clears. Boil water for consumption when in doubt about the quality.
We deeply regret the inconvenience caused and thank residents for their patience.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY
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UPDATE: 5 August 2026 – 21:00
⚠️ UPDATE 3: RESTORATION OF WATER SUPPLY IN PROGRESS
Latest Update: Supply is being restored. Pumps at Riverton Water Treatment Plants are running. Repair work on the leaking section of the 450 mm diameter steel pipe in Waterworks Street in New Park concluded.
• Pumps at Newton Reservoirs will be switched on soon.
Impact: Residents in the high-lying areas and all other areas will soon enjoy usual high tap pressure.
We deeply regret the inconvenience caused.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY
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UPDATE: 5 August 2026 – 16:00
⚠️ UPDATE 2: TEMPORARY WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION – KIMBERLEY SUBURBIA
Latest Update: Repair work on the leaking section of pipe has proven to be a daunting task as Mechanical and Waterworks teams are still on site.
The leaking section of the 450 mm diameter steel pipe has been cut off. Teams will now utilise Viking Johnson couplings to join the pipe.
Reason for Water Interruption: Burst pipe in Waterworks Street, New Park.
New Estimated Time of Restoration: Repair work to be completed this evening, around 20:00. Pumps at Newton Reservoirs will be switched on upon completion of repair work.
Impact: Residents in the high-lying areas are experiencing low tap pressure to no flow.
We regret the inconvenience caused.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY
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UPDATE: 5 August 2026 – 08:30
⚠️ UPDATE: TEMPORARY WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION – KIMBERLEY SUBURBIA
Latest: The Mechanical Team will cut out the leaking section of the 450 mm diameter steel pipe and utilise Viking Johnson couplings to join the pipe.
Reason for Water Interruption: Burst pipe in Waterworks Street, New Park.
Estimated Time of Restoration: Repair work to be completed before 11:00. Pumps at Newton Reservoirs will switched on upon completion of repair work.
Impact: Residents in the high-lying areas are experiencing low tap pressure to no flow.
We regret the inconvenience caused.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY
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UPDATE: 5 August 2026 – 06:00
⚠️ ALERT: TEMPORARY WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION – KIMBERLEY SUBURBIA
Reason: Burst pipe in Waterworks Street, New Park. Repair work is still in progress.
The pumps at Newton Reservoirs were switched off to allow for the repair of the steel pipe.
Impact: Residents in the high-lying areas are likely experiencing low tap pressure to no flow.
We regret the inconvenience caused.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY
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