by l3rato | Jun 6, 2024 | Media Statements 2024
6 June 2024 – 16:15
Media Statement
Rand Water planned maintenance: customers fed by Eikenhof Pumpstation
Johannesburg Water customers will be impacted by a planned Rand Water maintenance to take place from Saturday, 22 June until Monday, 29 July 2024.
The purpose of this preventative maintenance is to ensure that Rand Water’s systems are more efficient and reliable for their customers, such as Johannesburg Water.
During the maintenance period, pumping at Rand Water’s Eikenhof Pumpstation – which feeds several of Johannesburg Water’s systems – will be reduced as follows:
1. 24 – 27 June 2024
Eikenhof will be pumping at 50% for eight hours and 67% for the remaining 64 hours.
2. 26 June – 13 July 2024
Eikenhof will be pumping at 83% for 15 days.
Consequently, the following Johannesburg Water systems will be impacted during the maintenance period: Soweto, Randburg/Roodepoort, Commando, Lenasia, and parts of Johannesburg central (including the Eagles Nest, Crown Gardens, Aeroton, and Alan Manor reservoirs).
Johannesburg Water will make arrangements for alternative water supply at strategic areas like hospitals, clinics, schools, municipal offices, police stations and shopping centres. However, residents are encouraged to store water in preparation for the maintenance.
List of suburbs to be affected.
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Issued by: Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.
by l3rato | Jun 5, 2024 | Media Statements 2024
5 June 2024 – 16:00
Media Statement
Rand Water planned maintenance: customers fed by Zwartkopjes Pumpstation
Johannesburg Water customers will be impacted by a planned Rand Water maintenance to take place from Saturday, 22 June until Monday, 29 July 2024.
The purpose of this preventative maintenance is to ensure that Rand Water’s systems are more efficient and reliable for their customers, such as Johannesburg Water.
Pumping at Rand Water Zwartkopjes Pumpstation, which feeds Johannesburg Water’s Daleside Booster Station, will be reduced to 50% on 24 June 2024.
This in turn means there will be no pumping for four hours at Daleside Booster Station.
The Zwartkopjes Pumpstation feeds the following Johannesburg Water systems:
Hector Norris Pumpstation, as well as the following reservoirs and towers: Parktown, Berea, Yeoville, and Foresthill.
Johannesburg Water systems supplied by Daleside Booster Station:
The Orange Farm, Ennerdale, and Lawley reservoirs.
List of suburbs to be affected.
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Issued by: Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.
by l3rato | Jun 4, 2024 | Media Statements 2024
4 June 2024
Media Statement
Johannesburg Water systems to be impacted by Rand Water maintenance in June, July 2024
During June and July 2024, bulk supplier Rand Water will be conducting extensive maintenance on their infrastructure from 22 June to 29 July 2024.
This will impact some of its customer’s systems, including Johannesburg Water and other municipalities and industries.
According to a statement by Rand Water, the objective of the bulk infrastructure maintenance is to improve plant availability, reliability, and efficiencies towards a flexible system. This kind of preventative maintenance is imperative to make Rand Water’s systems more efficient and reliable for their customers, such as Johannesburg Water.
“It is ideal to execute this maintenance work during low temperature period of June and July 2024 in preparation for higher demand periods during higher temperatures starting from August 2024,” reads the statement.
The maintenance work will affect Johannesburg Water’s systems that are supplied by the Palmiet and Eikenhof pump stations, as well as the Daleside Booster Station. During this time, Johannesburg Water customers will be impacted by low pressure to no water supply. It is estimated that full recovery of the systems may take approximately five days or longer after the supply has been fully restored.
Johannesburg Water will make arrangements for alternative water supply at strategic areas like hospitals, clinics, schools, municipal offices, police stations and shopping centres. However, residents are encouraged to store water in preparation for the maintenance.
Residents will receive regular updates on the official Johannesburg Water social media platforms.
The schedule is as follows:
24 June 2024
Zwartkopjes Pumpstation
- There will be no pumping at Daleside Booster Station for four hours.
- Zwartkopjes will be pumping at 50%.
24 – 27 June 2024
Eikenhof Pumpstation
- Eikenhof will be pumping at 50% for eight hours and 67% for the remaining 64 hours.
26 June – 13 July 2024
Eikenhof System
- Eikenhof will be pumping at 83% for 15 days.
1 July 2024
Palmiet System
- Palmiet will be pumping at 60% for eight hours.
15 July 2024
Palmiet System
- Palmiet pumping will be reduced to 68% for 50 hours.
29 July 2024
Palmiet System
- Palmiet pumping will be reduced to 76% for 40 hours.
Johannesburg Water systems supplied by Eikenhof Pump Station:
Soweto, Randburg/Roodepoort, Commando, Lenasia, parts of the Johannesburg central (including Eagles Nest, Crown Gardens, Aeroton, and Alan Manor reservoirs).
Johannesburg Water systems supplied by Palmiet Pump Station:
All Sandton and Midrand systems, South Hills Tower, as well as the Alexandra Park, Randjieslagte, and Linksfield reservoirs
Johannesburg Water systems supplied by Daleside Pump Station:
Orange Farm, Ennerdale, and Lawley reservoirs
Zwartkopjes Pumpstation
Johannesburg CBD: Hector Norris Pumpstation, Parktown, Berea, Yeoville, Foresthill
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Issued by: Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.
by l3rato | May 16, 2024 | Media Statement, Media Statements 2024
16 May 2024
Media Release
Johannesburg Water’s new Brixton reservoir and tower and Crosby pump station construction project to boost water supply
Johannesburg Water hosted a media tour of the Entity’s construction of the new Brixton reservoir and tower and Crosby pump station project on Wednesday, 15 May 2024.
This was an opportunity to show the media the two new infrastructure projects which will boost water storage capacity for the Commando System (which comprises the Brixton, Crosby, and Hursthill complexes), as well as improve supply to the feeder zones.
The Commando System is always the hardest hit by water shortages because of the City of Johannesburg’s growing population, ageing infrastructure, and various other factors.
The project is part of Johannesburg Water’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.
The Commando System supplies water to parts of Region B (including Northcliff, Melville, Auckland Park, Bordeux and Bryanston extensions, and Region F (including Johannesburg CBD, City Deep, Robertsham, Linmeyer, Forsdburg, Kibler Park, Mulbarton, and the universities of Johannesburg and the Witwatersrand).
• Full list of Region B suburbs.
• Full list of Region F suburbs.
Brixton reservoir and tower and planned Crosby bulk infrastructure project
One of the focus areas in 2023/24 includes the Perth Empire water upgrades which focus on upgrades within the Brixton/Hursthill water supply zone, including the construction of a new Crosby pump station, which will begin later this year. Meanwhile, construction of the new 26 megalitre (Ml) Brixton reservoir and the new 2.2Ml Brixton tower began in July 2023.
The existing infrastructure was constructed in 1917 and has exceeded its useful lifespan. Due to the planned densification resulting from the growing student commune population, the Brixton/Hursthill area is experiencing water shortages. These are affecting critical institutions like the Helen Joseph and Rahima Moosa hospitals and thus additional water capacity is required.
The supply system will be efficient upon completion of the multi-year programme which necessitates:
• Construction of the new 26 Ml Brixton reservoir, 2.2Ml tower and a pump station able to deliver at least 400 litres per second (l/s) at 35m head.
• The new pumpstation located at the Crosby Reservoir complex, will deliver at least 200l/s to improve supply to the existing Hursthill 1 and 2 reservoirs.
• Construction of a new 600mm diameter rising mains from the Crosby reservoir to the Hursthill.
• Overhaul of the Crosby Pump station.
• Construction of 3300m,1000mm diameter steel of pipeline from Rand Water connection to the Crosby reservoir.
Click here for images.
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Issued by: Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.
by l3rato | Apr 24, 2024 | Media Statements 2024
24 April 2024
Media Release
Johannesburg Water upgrades nearly 50 000m of water and sewer pipes
Ensuring the reliability and efficiency of water and sewer systems is paramount to sustaining the City of Johannesburg’s growth and development.
Amidst the challenges posed by ageing infrastructure, Johannesburg Water’s Pipe Replacement Programme stands as a beacon of progress and determination to improve service delivery by addressing the challenge of continuous and uninterrupted water supply, and ensuring the residents of Johannesburg are afforded the dignity and hygiene that goes hand in hand with sanitation services.
While the task at hand is undeniably daunting, recent achievements underscore the Pipe Replacement Programme’s efficacy and impact. In the last financial year (2022/23) Johannesburg Water replaced 19km of water infrastructure and an impressive 28km of sewer pipes across all regions. Surpassing its target of replacing 16km of sewer pipes, this demonstrates Johannesburg Water’s commitment to addressing critical infrastructure needs and ensuring the continued delivery of essential services to residents.
The significance of these accomplishments cannot be overstated, especially in light of the challenges posed by ageing infrastructure and existing infrastructure renewal backlogs due to budget constraints; and without proactive intervention, the risk of service disruptions and physical losses looms large. As such, the Pipe Replacement Programme serves as a proactive and positive measure to mitigate these risks, safeguarding the integrity and functionality of essential water and sewer systems. By investing in pipeline replacement, Johannesburg Water can both enhance infrastructure performance as well as minimise physical losses and ensure the long-term sustainability of vital services.
With continued investment and commitment, Johannesburg can pave the way for a sustainable future where water and sewer systems remain reliable, efficient, and accessible to all.
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Issued by Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.
by l3rato | Jan 19, 2024 | Media Statement, Media Statements 2024
