UPDATE: 8 May 2025 – 19:00
ALERT: PUMPING RESUMED AT RIVERTON WATER TREATMENT PLANT AND NEWTON RESERVOIRS SET FOR 20:00
The electrical cable fault at the Highlift Pumpstation at the old Riverton Treatment Plant has been fixed.
The supply to Newton Reservoirs is in progress.
Pumping At Newton Reservoirs: Will start at 20:00, followed by line filling for full supply.
Your patience and understanding are appreciated.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
Sol Plaatje Municipality
UPDATE: 8 May 2025 – 15:00
ALERT: RIVERTON WATER TREATMENT PLANT AND NEWTON RESERVOIRS PUMPS SWITCHED-OFF
Cause: An electrical cable fault at the Highlift Pumpstation of the old Riverton Treatment Plant.
The switching off at the Newton Reservoirs is done in order to avoid draining the dams, resulting in unrecoverable levels that might necessitate water shedding or an ongoing interruption of supply.
Action: Electrical repairs are currently underway.
Unfortunately, pumping and supply are expected to be restored by midnight.
Impact: Low water pressure to possibly no tap flow in large parts of Kimberley into the evening.
We regret the inconvenience and trust that residents will bear with us.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
Sol Plaatje Municipality
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