UPDATE: 17 February 2025 – 19:45
UPDATE 3: WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION – NEWTON RESERVOIRS PUMPS SWITCH-OFF DUE TO MAJOR BURST PIPE IN WATERWORKS STREET (NEW PARK)
1. Action: 150mm diameter asbestos pipe replaced. Welding nearly completed on 255 steel pipe and socket to be welded on 350mm steel pipe.
2. Affected Areas: Large parts of Kimberley suburbia, particularly high-lying areas.
3. Impact: Low tap water pressure to no supply.
4. Restoration of Supply: 20:30
5. Nightly Water Supply Interruption: To be delayed until 22:30.
The Municipality regrets the inconvenience caused and appreciates residents’ patience and understanding.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY
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UPDATE: 17 February 2025 – 17:00
UPDATE 2: WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION – NEWTON RESERVOIRS PUMPS SWITCH-OFF DUE TO MAJOR BURST PIPE IN WATERWORKS STREET (NEW PARK)
1. Action: Excavation done, 150mm diameter asbestos pipe being repaired (350mm steel pipe and cables surround).
2. Affected Areas: Large parts of Kimberley suburbia, particularly high-lying areas.
3. Impact: Low tap water pressure to no supply.
The Municipality regrets the inconvenience caused and appreciates residents’ patience and understanding.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY
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UPDATE: 17 February 2025 – 14:20
ALERT: WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION – NEWTON RESERVOIRS PUMPS SWITCH-OFF DUE TO MAJOR BURST PIPE IN WATERWORKS STREET (NEW PARK)
1. Reason: Major burst pipe repair work in Waterworks Street, New Park.
2. Action: Newton Reservoirs pumps switched off for excavation and repair work.
3. Affected Areas: Large parts of Kimberley suburbia, particularly high-lying areas.
4. Impact: Low tap water pressure to no supply.
5. Possible Repair Duration: Two (2) to four (4) hours.
The Municipality regrets the inconvenience caused and appreciates residents’ patience and understanding.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
SOL PLAATJE MUNICIPALITY
