6 July 2023

Media statement

Update: Rand Water advises correction of planned shutdown completion date

Bulk supplier Rand Water has advised corrections of the completion date of its planned shutdown. It is now scheduled from 19:00 on Tuesday 11 July to 05:00, Friday on 14 July 2023.

The shutdown completion date and time has been moved from 13 July, 15:00 to 14 July, 05:00.

The purpose of the planned shutdown is to complete a tie-in between the A19 and B14 with a new pipeline, installation of isolation valves, and systems upgrades at Rand Water’s Eikenhof pump station.

The Rand Water Daleside pump station will also be impacted during the shutdown, as well as Johannesburg Water’s Yeoville reservoir.

Further updates on the impacted Johannesburg infrastructure (reservoirs, towers and direct feeds) as well detailed information on alternative water supply will be provided.

Information will be provided on official Johannesburg Water social media platforms.

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Issued by: Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.