17 October 2024 – 13:45

Media Statement

Update: Westbury and Coronationville interventions

Johannesburg Water continues to engage with ward councillors of the Westbury and Coronationville communities, informing them of the ongoing projects to improve water supply in the areas. Recently (Friday, 11 October 2024), the Entity held an urgent meeting with local councillors to discuss the situation, ongoing infrastructure upgrades, as well as to seek their assistance in encouraging residents to reduce water consumption.

This will be done through the Commando System Project, which will boost water supply to the district. The Commando System consists of the Hursthill, Crosby, and Brixton Reservoirs, and the project, which is at around 55% completion, will be executed as a phased approach.

Phase 1 is the construction of the New Brixton Reservoir, Tower, and Pumpstation, which are currently in progress. This is at around 60% completion.
Phase 2 is the upgrading of the existing Crosby Pumpstation, including a new rising main from the Crosby Pumpstation to the inlet of the Hursthill Reservoir to augment and boost supply, as well as the upgrading of the supply line from the Commando Meter to the Hursthill and Crosby Reservoirs. The contract is currently out on tender, which is closing at the end of October 2024. Construction is expected to commence in March 2025.

From today, Johannesburg Water teams will implement configurations to the Crosby Pump Station. The planned work forms part of phase one of the Commando System Project, and will take place from today, 17 October 2024 at 18:00 until Friday, 18 October 2024 at 02:00. A valve will be installed at the pump station during maintenance.

These are the Entity’s ongoing efforts to ensure consistent and long-term water supply through the upgrading of existing infrastructure, and the provision of new water infrastructure for additional capacity to support higher density settlements.

Affected areas: Hursthill, Crosby, Rossmore, Vrededorp, Vredepark, Bosmont, Croesus, Industria, Industria ext 1 – 3, Industria North, Industria North ext 1, Industria North, Industria West, Langlaagte, Langlaagte North and Longdale.

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Issued by Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.