Johannesburg Water exploring interventions in resolving water supply shortages in Region B & F

Johannesburg Water exploring interventions in resolving water supply shortages in Region B & F

by | May 28, 2021 | archive, Media Statement

28 May 2021

Johannesburg Water exploring interventions in resolving water supply shortages in Region B & F

Johannesburg Water management together with the MMC for EISD Councillor Mpho Moerane , met for an oversight meeting with councillors affected by the Hursthill reservoir water supply shortages. The JW technical team took the opportunity to explain to the Councillors of the wards of the interventions currently underway in resolving these water challenges.

The entity is aware that currently areas supplied from the reservoir do not have water due to insufficient bulk supply coming in to the reservoir not to meet demand of supply in the area. We are constantly engaging with our bulk water supplier Rand Water to find solutions to the low inflow levels. Rand Water has undertaken to explore a few technical options to try and resolve the problem and improve supply from their side, one of the things that they will be doing is to do maintenance of their reflux valve and to see if we can take it offline. Rand Water will also be confirming cross connections between their and JW systems to see if all the water that is supposed to be coming into the reservoir is coming in.

Johannesburg Water is committed to ensure that this problem is resolved as soon as it is possible

We thank all affected residence for their patience during this time.

Up to date information can be found on our social media pages

ENDS
Issued by Johannesburg Water
Stakeholder Relations and Communications Department

Water challenges in #Hursthill #Brixton and #Crosby

Water challenges in #Hursthill #Brixton and #Crosby

by | May 23, 2021 | archive, Media Statement

Media statement : no embargo

23 May 2021

Water challenges in #Hursthill #Brixton and #Crosby

Johannesburg Water is exploring all possible technical options with our bulk supplier ‘Rand Water’ in resolving challenges with the current water supply to our Hursthill, Brixton and Crosby systems that are caused by below average inflow of water into the system. We have gained commitment from Rand Water to prioritize pumping into JW’s reservoirs in order to meet demand.

The affected reservoirs were able to gain capacity overnight and thus able to supply water to some of the areas affected as well as the hospitals in the area. Some ground was unfortunately lost this morning due to power supply failure and the increase in demand of water supply. JW has placed water tankers at the hospitals to pump into their tankers to sustain operations of the hospitals. Johannesburg Water is still monitoring the water supply to hospitals around the clock.

Alternative water supply in the form of water tankers roaming the affected areas are still available for residence to use.

We apologise to all affected residents for the inconvenience caused.

Water tankers:

4x JoJo tanks placed in Sophiatown Park (Extreme Park)
Roaming water trucks
Westbury, Mayfair, Vrededorp, Westdene, Auckland Park, Coronation, Sophiatown, Brixton, Hursthill, Crosby, Helen Joseph and Rahima Moosa Hospital

Residents can get updated information from our social media pages.

ENDS
Issued by Johannesburg Water
Stakeholder Relations and Communications Department
Eleanor Mavimbela
Eleanor.mavimbela@jwater.co.za
0713136327

Johannesburg Water exploring interventions in resolving water supply shortages in Region B & F

Hursthill reservoir

by | May 19, 2021 | archive, Media Statement

19 May 2021

#Hursthill reservoir

Johannesburg Water is experiencing water supply challenges into the Hursthill reservoir. Currently the reservoir is sitting at very low levels and not able to meet demand. We are currently engaging with Rand Water , our bulk water supplier to try and mitigate the challenges to get the inflow of water into the reservoir back to above average levels.

Affected areas:

o Montgomery Park
o Albertville
o Franklin Roosevelt Park
o Westbury
o Northcliff Ext.21
o Albertskroon
o Greymont
o Northcliff Ext.32
o Coronationville
o Hurst Hill
o Claremont
o Newlands
o Martindale
o Triomf
o Montclare
o Westdene
o Northcliff
o Newclare
o Greymont Ext.1
o Delarey
o Montgomery Park
o Albertville
o Franklin Roosevelt Park Ext.1
o Parkview Ext.1
o Melville Ext.1
o Greenside Ext.2
o Richmond Ext.1
o Parktown Ext
o Parktown Ext.3
o West Cliff Ext
o Emmarentia
o West Cliff Ext.3
o Hurst Hill
o Auckland Park
o Rossmore
o Melville Ext.2
o Richmond
o Melville Ext.3
o Westdene
o Greenside Ext.6
o Greenside Ext.4
o Greenside Ext.5
o Victory Park Estate S.H.
o Parkview
o West Cliff
o Greenside
o Emmarentia Ext.1
o Greenside Ext
o Parktown
o Melville
o Parkhurst

We apologise to the affected residents for the inconvenience caused. Updated information will be made available on our social media pages.

ENDS
Issued by Johannesburg Water
Stakeholder Relations and Communications Department
Eleanor Mavimbela
Eleanor.mavimbela@jwater.co.za
0713136327

SERVICE PROVIDERS WARNED OF PROCUREMENT SCAM

SERVICE PROVIDERS WARNED OF PROCUREMENT SCAM

by | May 11, 2021 | archive, Media Statement, Notice

Media Statement: no embargo
11 May 2021

SERVICE PROVIDERS WARNED OF PROCUREMENT SCAM

Johannesburg Water (SOC) Ltd warns the public of fake letters of appointment resulting from tender adjudication, we advise for necessary precautions to be taken regarding to this scam to avoid any possible loss or damage. JW will also not request tenderers to provide identity numbers on the appointment letters to service providers.

Please note that these requests are fraudulent and any transactions concluded through these invitations will be at your own risk and Johannesburg Water will not be held accountable.

Letters of appointment from JW will contain the following details:

1. Issued on an official letterhead with both JW and City of Johannesburg logos;
2. A schedule of rates will be attached;
3. A Johannesburg Water official contact number for further queries.

Johannesburg Water urges all prospective service providers to always verify the authenticity of the letter of appointment that they receive through our Supply Chain Management Unit: 011 688 6535.

Members of the public are requested to report any suspicious or corrupt activity at the City of Johannesburg’s anti-fraud hotline number: 0800 002 587

All procurement opportunities from JW can be found on the official website www.johannesburgwater.co.za

ENDS
Issued by Johannesburg Water
Stakeholder Relations and Communications Department
Eleanor Mavimbela
Eleanor.mavimbela@jwater.co.za
0713136327

#Water supply issues in Lombardy, Alexandra , Kew and surrounds

#Water supply issues in Lombardy, Alexandra , Kew and surrounds

by | May 3, 2021 | archive, Media Statement

03 May 2021

Media statement

#Water supply issues in Lombardy, Alexandra , Kew and surrounds

Over the weekend , Johannesburg Water was attending to a faulty valve before the inlet of the Randjieslaagte Reservoir which affected water supply to the areas fed by the reservoir.

This morning Rand Water will be isolating supply to the reservoir as the 600mm valve needs to be replaced. The depot is sourcing the relevant material at present and draining the line to prepare for excavation. Once the line is drained, the team will commence with the work.

Additional jojos and roaming trucks will be supplying water at critical sites.

Residents can get updated information on the Johannesburg Water social media pages.

The following areas will be affected:

Parts of Glenhazel, parts of Bramley, Lombardy west and east, River park ,Bramley view, parts of Alexandra, Kew, part of Melrose, Corlett Gardens, Sandringham, Rembrandt park, Lyndhurst, Rembrandt ridge, Silvermonte, Fairvale and Glenkey.

We do apologise for the inconvenience caused.

Issued by Johannesburg Water
Stakeholder Relations and Communications Department
Eleanor Mavimbela
Eleanor.mavimbela@jwater.co.za
0713136327

#Water supply issues in Lombardy, Alexandra , Kew and surrounds

Low water pressure in the Hursthill, Crosby and Brixton Area

by | Apr 29, 2021 | archive, Media Statement

Water Interruptions

 

 

Low water pressure in the Hursthill, Crosby and Brixton Area

Our bulk supplier Rand Water lost power supply earlier today at their raw water pump directly affecting bulk supply into the Johannesburg Water systems and affecting water pressure in the above mentioned pump stations. Johannesburg Water has since organized roaming water tankers to cater for the affected areas.
Residents can get updated information on our social media pages throughout the day.

Affected areas:
• Montgomery Park, Ext.3
• Albertville, Ext.2, 1, 11, 4, 10,12,7, 5, 6, 8, 9
• Franklin Roosevelt Park Ext.1
• Franklin Roosevelt Park
• Alberts kroon
• Coronationville
• Claremont
• Newlands
• Martindale
• Triomf
• Montclare and Ext 1
• Westdene
• Newclare
• Delarey
• Franklin Roosevelt Park Ext.1
• Parkview Ext.1
• Melville Ext.1, 2, 3
• Richmond Ext.1
• Parktown Ext, Ext3
• Emmarentia
• West Cliff and Ext.3
• Auckland Park
• Rossmore
• Richmond
• Westdene
• Greenside And Ext.6, 4, 5,2
• Victory Park Estate S.H.
• Parkview
• Emmarentia Ext.1
• Parkhurst

We apologise for the inconvenience caused and appeal to affected residents to be patient and use water sparingly.

Ends

Issued by Johannesburg Water
Stakeholder Relations and Communications Department
Puleng Mopeli
Email: mopeli.puleng@jwater.co.za
071 608 6396