by David Monyetswale | Oct 28, 2021 | Interruptions 2021
The planned shutdown for a tie in at Corlett and Bridge rd, Bramley View is still in progress. There were delays in completing work as the pipeline was not fully drained. Randjieslaagte reservoir outlet is still isolated. Estimated completion time is 4pm. All suburbs supplied by this reservoir will be affected.
Tanker sites: 1 tanker at Lyndhurst primary in Lyndhurst and 1 at number 412 corlett drive.
We appeal to all to use water sparingly and to remind them that level one water restrictions are still in place. Watering of gardens is not allowed between 6 am and 6 pm in summer months (1 Sept to 31 March) and furthermore, it is not allowed to wash paved areas and driveway using hosepipes.
Residents are encouraged to subscribe on our website, to our SMS notification service for alerts on planned or unplanned service interruptions. More information can be obtained on twitter: @jhbwater; Facebook: Johannesburg Water and our website.
Customer service inquiries:
24 hour Hotline: 011 688 1699/ 086 056 2874
SMS line: 076 333 5052
Email: Customer@jwater.co.za
by l3rato | Oct 28, 2021 | archive, Media Statement
Media Release
28 October 2021
MMC LAUNCHES NEW CROWN GARDENS TOWERS
The City of Johannesburg MMC for Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) Cllr Tania OldJohn today officially launched the Johannesburg Water (JW) two Megalitre Crown Gardens Tower. The MMC was accompanied by Johannesburg Water Managing Director Ntshavheni Mukwevho and his management team as well as local councillors.
The two towers comprised of an old one which is newly refurbished, as well as a newly built one. The new tower will boost the existing reservoir and tower complex to meet the growing population’s water demand in areas such as Robertsham, Mondeor, Southdale and surrounding areas.
“Water scarcity is a challenge facing many parts of the world, and South Africa is a water-stressed country, making this challenge a local phenomenon. It is an imbalance between the growing competing water demands, and increasingly erratic availability of sufficient quality freshwater,” said the MMC.
The City of Johannesburg implemented water restrictions as a directive from our bulk supplier, and the City is always striving to ensure delivery of quality uninterrupted water supply services to minimise frustration and inconvenience to the residents of the City.
“These efforts will fall short, unless we resolve the question of access to finance for water infrastructure. We need to fast track the process of closing the gap of the current backlog of upgrading and constructing water infrastructure that will be able to meet the water demands of the growing population of the City. Having said that, it is also imperative that the residents work alongside the City by keeping water conservation on top of mind, in addition to safeguarding the city’s infrastructure.
“This can be achieved by decreasing the daily water usage of each household, eradicating illegal water connections and logging service delivery calls on time. In order to supply water to the combined elevated storage capacity, the pump station and pumps had to be expanded. The new pump station is designed to be equipped with three pumps, each delivering 153 litres per second (l/s) at a height of 35m. The design further allows two pumps to deliver the expected peak consumption of 306l/s, with the third pump on standby. There is room for a fourth pump to accommodate future pumping capacity needs,” the MMC added.
The construction of the project commenced in 2019, with the projected completion planned for August of 2020. However, work stoppages by the local community, excessive rainfall as well as the Covid-19 pandemic stalled the project. The building of the addition to the complex came to a total cost of a little over R56million.Eight local SMMEs were subcontracted with particular emphasis on critical skills transfer and improved future grading at 20% of the total cost of the project. A total of 31 local labourers’ opportunities were created for this project, of which 28 were received by local females. Johannesburg Water again delivers on its mandate to deliver quality, safe and consistent water and sanitation services to the residents of the City of Johannesburg.
For more information contact:
Stanley Itshegetseng Deputy Director: Communication and stakeholder relations Office of the MMC – EISD Cell: 0837024778
by David Monyetswale | Oct 27, 2021 | Interruptions 2021
Kindly take note of the load shedding schedule as power outage affects the water supply. Keep water in storage containers for drinking purposes.
We appeal to all to use water sparingly and to remind them that level one water restrictions are still in place. Watering of gardens is not allowed between 6 am and 6 pm in summer months (1 Sept to 31 March) and furthermore, it is not allowed to wash paved areas and driveway using hosepipes.
Residents are encouraged to subscribe on our website, to our SMS notification service for alerts on planned or unplanned service interruptions. More information can be obtained on twitter: @jhbwater; Facebook: Johannesburg Water and our website.
Customer service inquiries:
24 hour Hotline: 011 688 1699/ 086 056 2874
SMS line: 076 333 5052
Email: Customer@jwater.co.za
by David Monyetswale | Oct 26, 2021 | Interruptions 2021
Suburb(s) affected: Tladi, Jabulani, Rockville and Molapo
Street names: Whole suburbs
Date: 25-26 October 2021
Time: 23:00-18:00
Impact: No water
Reason: Replacing a section of 470 mm steel main which had continuously posed a serious risk to the nearby properties including road users.
We appeal to all to use water sparingly and to remind them that level one water restrictions are still in place. Watering of gardens is not allowed between 6 am and 6 pm in summer months (1 Sept to 31 March) and furthermore, it is not allowed to wash paved areas and driveway using hosepipes.
Residents are encouraged to subscribe on our website, to our SMS notification service for alerts on planned or unplanned service interruptions. More information can be obtained on twitter: @jhbwater; Facebook: Johannesburg Water and our website.
Customer service inquiries:
24 hour Hotline: 011 688 1699/ 086 056 2874
SMS line: 076 333 5052
Email: Customer@jwater.co.za
by David Monyetswale | Oct 25, 2021 | Interruptions 2021
Major burst at prv chamber: #Fourways Boulevard and William Nicol rd: Team will investigate the cause of the water outage at Hawthorne village in Short street. Water tanks have been placed on site.
Water tanks: Witkoppen clinic, Hawthorn Village, Leroy Merlin Shopping centre, Witkoppen primary school.
We appeal to all to use water sparingly and to remind them that level one water restrictions are still in place. Watering of gardens is not allowed between 6 am and 6 pm in summer months (1 Sept to 31 March) and furthermore, it is not allowed to wash paved areas and driveway using hosepipes.
Residents are encouraged to subscribe on our website, to our SMS notification service for alerts on planned or unplanned service interruptions. More information can be obtained on twitter: @jhbwater; Facebook: Johannesburg Water and our website.
Customer service inquiries:
24 hour Hotline: 011 688 1699/ 086 056 2874
SMS line: 076 333 5052
Email: Customer@jwater.co.za
