UPDATE: 9 October 2025 – 18:28
UPDATE 4: TEMPORARY WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION – VARIOUS PARTS OF KIMBERLEY
Repairs to the leaking pipe feeding the tower at Newton Reservoir have been successfully completed. The Newton Plant has been switched on to restore water supply to Kimberley.
We sincerely thank residents for their patience during this period.
Kind regards,
Communications Unit
Sol Plaatje Municipality
UPDATE: 9 October 2025 – 16:55
UPDATE 3: TEMPORARY WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION – VARIOUS PARTS OF KIMBERLEY
Cause: Leak in the pipe feeding the tower at Newton Reservoir.
Repairs to the leaking pipe feeding the Newton tower are progressing well. The pipe has been drained and welding is currently underway.
An update will be issued once the welding has been completed and the Newton Plant has been switched on to restore water supply to the city.
We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and thank residents for their continued patience and understanding.
Kind regards,
Communications Unit
Sol Plaatje Municipality
UPDATE: 9 October 2025 – 11:15
UPDATE 2: TEMPORARY WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION – VARIOUS PARTS OF KIMBERLEY
Cause: Leak in the pipe feeding the tower at Newton Reservoir.
The municipality regrets to inform residents that the Newton Plant will be switched off at 11:30 to allow the boilermaker to complete repairs to the leaking pipe feeding the Newton tower.
As a result, most areas in Kimberley will experience low water pressure or no water this afternoon.
We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and thank residents for their patience and understanding.
Kind regards,
Communications Unit
Sol Plaatje Municipality
UPDATE: 8 October 2025 – 17:45
TEMPORARY WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION – VARIOUS PARTS OF KIMBERLEY
The municipality wants to inform residents that repairs to the pipe at the Newton Reservoir will not continue today. The plant will therefore not be switched off this evening, and the water supply will remain uninterrupted.
An update will be issued later this week to inform residents of when the Newton plant will be switched off to complete the necessary repairs.
We apologise for the earlier inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
Kind regards,
Communications Unit
SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY
UPDATE: 8 October 2025 – 12:10
ALERT: TEMPORARY WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION – VARIOUS PARTS OF KIMBERLEY
Cause: Leak in the pipe feeding the tower at Newton Reservoir.
The municipality regrets to inform residents of a leak in the pipe feeding the tower at the Newton Reservoir. As a result, the reservoir had to be switched off. The reservoir has been switched on again temporarily to restore water supply until this afternoon.
An update will be issued later today to inform residents of when the reservoir will be switched off again, allowing the boilermaker to complete repairs to the leaking pipe.
We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and thank residents for their patience and understanding.
Kind regards,
Communications Unit
Sol Plaatje Municipality
