UPDATE: 12 September 2022 – 07:28
The system is back to normal, and any areas still without water must report such to Call Centre. We will monitor the situation and implement nightly shutdowns from this evening 20:00pm-4:00am until reserves are restored.
T Riet
Comms
Sol Plaatje Municipality
UPDATE: 11 September 2022 – 18:45
It’s all systems go in Riverton, we have now started the 3rd pump. Areas getting water directly from the bulk lines (Roodepan and some parts of Galeshewe) will start receiving water 💧.
Newton will be opened as soon as water reaches the reservoir.
Residents are urged to open taps slowly to release air to avoid bursts.
We want to take this opportunity to thank the residents for their patience and understanding.
T Riet
Comms
Sol Plaatje Municipality
UPDATE: 11 September 2022 – 18:37
I have gone to the reservoir to see if there are any further updates available.
Riverton has been turned on but Newton is still off.
The team from Newton are waiting for the water to reach the reservoir before an estimated time for opening the water supply can be given.
Once supply is restored, it will still be a few hours until everyone on the Newton line has normal supply.
Water is available outside Newton for those in need.
Info via Ward 24 Councillor, Chris Whittaker
UPDATE: 11 September 2022 – 13:35
Work has been completed at the Midstation. The teams have opened the valves. We are at a stage where we are filling up the network which means water will be restored later this evening.
Levels at the Newton Reservoir are slightly low as a result of the operation that was undertaken. The Municipality will embark on the nightly shutdowns from tomorrow in order to raise the water levels at the reservoir of which will be from 20:00pm – 04:00am.
We appreciate your patience and understanding.
T Riet
Comms
Sol Plaatje Municipality
UPDATE: 11 September 2022 – 07:39
The Water flow has been stopped, and the damaged piece of pipe has been cut-off.
A new piece is being prepared at the Municipal workshop, and will be installed in due course.
Further updates will follow.
T Riet
Comms
Sol Plaatje Municipality
UPDATE: 10 September 2022 – 18:20
The maintenance team is on site waiting for water to subside before they commence with repair work.
Newton and Riverton Plants are switched off at the moment to allow repair work to proceed at midstation.
Feedback on progress will be sent out.
Residents will notice low pressure to no water, and Areas affected will be the entire Kimberley.
T Riet
Comms
Sol Plaatje Municipality
UPDATE: 10 September 2022 – 14:30
Sol Plaatje Municipality waterworks team is attending to the burst… There’s a burst on the bulk pipeline and we will have to close both lines for us to fix the problem. Newton Reservoir will thus be switched off so we can attend to repairs.
Residents will encounter low pressure to no water from their taps.
We humbly request that residents be patient so we can attend to this burst.
Further updates will follow on the progress made.
T Riet
Comms
Sol Plaatje Municipality
