Major Burst on the Line Supplying Linksfield Reservoir

by l3rato | Sep 30, 2019 | Media Statement

Major burst on the line supplying Linksfield Reservoir

Media statement

30 September 2019

Residents of the below areas are advised of the burst on the mainline feeding the Linksfield Reservoir. We have closed and the repairs have commenced and we don’t have estimated time of completion at this stage. Residents are urged to please use water sparingly Areas feeding on the reservoir will start experiencing low water pressure as reservoir levels drop.

Water tankers can be found at the following points:

1. Highlands North: BalfourPark
2. Mountain view: Terrace Road and corner Hope road
3. Savvoy: Savvoy shopping centre
4. Linksfield: Linksfield Netcare, Linksfield Square
5. Gresswold: Linksfield Primary School
6. Sydenham: Spar, Hoy Park ( corner 12th avenue and Sheldon street)
7. Orange Grove: Corner 12th and Louis Botha ( BP garage)

The following areas will be affected:

• VICTORIA EXT.3
• LINKSFIELD EXT. 3
• LINKSFIELD NORTH EXT.1
• ROUXVILLE EXT.1
• HIGHLANDS NORTH EXT.2,3,4, 6,9
• SANDRINGHAM EXT.2,3
• PERCELIA ESTATE EXT.1, 2
• FAIRMOUNT
• TALBOTON
• ROUXVILLE
• FAIRMOUNT RIDGE
• GLENSAN
• FAIRMOUNT EXT.2
• DUNHILL
• HAWKINS ESTATE EXT.1
• CHELTONDALE EXT.2
• SUNNINGDALE EXT.3
• RAUMARAIS PARK
• LINKSFIELD NORTH
• GLENHAZEL EXT.2,3,4,5,6
• HAWKINS ESTATE
• FAIRVALE EXT.2
• RAEDENE ESTATE EXT.1
• FAIRMOUNT RIDGE EXT.1
• GRESSWOLD
• FORBESDALE
• HIGHLANDS NORTH
• FELLSIDE
• FAIRWOOD
• BRAMLEY EXT.1
• BRAMLEY PARK
• ALEXANDRA EXT.32
• RAEDENE ESTATE
• ABBOTSFORD
• THE GARDENS
• VICTORIA EXT.1,2
• LINKSFIELD EXT.5
• VICTORIA
• ORANGE GROVE
• OAKLANDS
• MELROSE NORTH
• MARYVALE
• GLENKAY
• CHELTONDALE EXT.1
• CHELTONDALE
• LINKSFIELD
• NORWOOD
• SANDRINGHAM
• ORCHARDS
• SYDENHAM
• BAGLEYSTON
• WAVERLEY EXT.2
• CHELTONDALE EXT.3
• HOUGHTON ESTATE
• FAIRVALE EXT.1
• BRAMLEY
• WAVERLEY EXT.1,3
• SAVOY ESTATE
• KEW

For regular updates please follow our social media platforms:

Twitter: @Jhbwater
Facebook: Johannesburg Water

For media enquiries:

Cllr Nico de Jager
MMC: Environment and Infrastructure Services Department
M : 083 899 2127
E : NicoDe@joburg.org.za

Mr Isaac Dhludhlu
Manager: Marketing and Communications
T: +27 (0) 11 688 1577
M: +27 (0) 72 638 5346
E: Isaac.dhludhlu@jwater.co.za

Invitation to all bidders and interested parties to public adjudication of bids

by l3rato | Sep 25, 2019 | archive, Uncategorised

Invitation to all bidders and interested parties to public adjudication of bids

In line with the initiative of the City of Johannesburg Municipality to improve transparency and to build public confidence in the procurement system, Johannesburg Water will henceforth adjudicate all tenders and contracts included in the agenda of the Bid Adjudication Committee in public.Accordingly, all interested parties are hereby invited to attend such adjudication as observers to the proceedings.

The next adjudication meeting will be held on 25 September 2019 at 9:00 in the Main Boardroom situated at Johannesburg Water’s Head Office, 17 Harrison St, Marshalltown.

The agenda for this meeting will comprise the following items:

Cancellation of tender: BEC recommendation for cancellation of tender: JW 13855: Provision of basic sanitation services through the installation of VIP toilets, waterborne toilets, ablution blocks and conservancy tanks in various informal settlements within the City of Johannesburg
Award of tender: JW CHR 026/18 MCS: Provision of employee wellness program services for a period of 36 months
Deviation from official procurement process to appoint Minabiz CC to provide software, maintenance and support services for the best SAP vendor reconciliation SAP add-on for a period of 36 months
Non – award of tender: JW 12009RRR: Completion of the construction of the new Randburg Depot

The conditions governing attendance by the public are as follows:

Members of the public will maintain only an observer status
They may not engage in any discussion with members of the adjudication panel
They may not raise any matter at the meeting
They may not, prior to the meeting contact, discuss or raise any matter with officials
Members of the public shall not be permitted to record (audio or visual) any proceedings of the meeting
No electronic devise or equipment of any sort including cell phones may be brought into the meeting chamber, including firearms and any other prohibited weapon
Names and contact details to be provided at security and an additional register will also be required to be completed by members of the public when entering the adjudication meeting
Any member of the public failing to adhere to these conditions may be refused entry or may be removed from the meeting
Parking arrangements to be borne by members of the public at own costs

The public is also advised to visit our website on a regular basis to establish items that will be adjudicated and which may be of interest to them.

Further enquiries may be directed to:

Ms. M. Mpitso
Senior Manager: Supply Chain Management Unit
Tel: 011 688 6663
Email : malefa.mpitso@jwater.co.za

What can we do with 50 liters of water per day?

by l3rato | Sep 25, 2019 | archive, Uncategorised

What can we do with 50 liters of water per day?

Final Verification of smart water meters at Cosmo City

by l3rato | Sep 19, 2019 | Media Statement

Final Verification of smart water meters at Cosmo City

18 September 2019

Media Statement

Residents of Cosmo City are advised that the Joburg Water teams will be conducting final verification and quality check of all smart metres that have already been installed, 5000 meters have already been installed in the area and 4200 have already been verified

During this coming weekend (21-22 September 2019) residents whose meters have not been verified are requested to provide access to their properties for the process to be completed. In addition to verification, the contractor will also be fixing leaks on the meters and customers can call the contractor on 067 403 6278 for assistance if they have leaking metres only.

Johannesburg Water also advises residents of Cosmo City that the activation of the smart meters will happen on 01 October 2019, once a metre is activated the household will receive 2kilolitre of water once-off and thereafter customers should by credit from any of the following vending points:

Bismillah Supermarket Cosmo City – Cnr Sierra Leone & Central Africa Street,
Cosmo City Central Africa Shop – C935 Central African Road, Cosmo City
King Supermarket Cosmo City – 4272 Brazil And Equador Street,
Cosmo City Mauritania Supermarket – 1838 Mauritania Street, Cosmo City
Mum Supermarket 2 – 4391 South Africa Drive, Cosmo City
Tawakal shop Cosmo City – 4141 Liberia & Brazil Street , Cosmo City
Viva Shop – 4720 Bolivia Street, Cosmo City
Pick n Pay – Shop No. 62, Cosmo Mall, Malibongwe Dr, Cosmo City, Johannesburg

Residents are invited to attend a public meeting with Joburg Water on 28 September 2019 at 10am at the Cosmo City Multipurpose centre where all outstanding queries will be addressed.

All technical queries can also be directed to the site camp Manager on 067 403 6278.

Ends

For media enquiries:
Mr Isaac Dhludhlu

Manager: Marketing and Communications
T: +27 (0) 11 688 1577
M: +27 (0) 72 638 5346
E: Isaac.dhludhlu@jwater.co.za

Veld fire affects electricity supply to pumping stations

by l3rato | Sep 19, 2019 | Media Statement

Veld fire affects electricity supply to pumping stations

Media Statement
19 September 2019

A veld fire was experienced last night – Wednesday: 18 September 2019; as a result the, ESKOM’s Snowden Substation was negatively impacted. The substation supplies 88kV power to Rand Water’s Zuikerbosch Treatment Plant and the Lethabo Pumping Station. This meant that both of Rand Water’s main treatment plants were not able to treat and pump water to the
reservoirs.

As a result the following Johannesburg Water systems were affected:
1. South Hill Tower : Linmeyer, Rosana and South hills
2. Ennerdale Res : Ennerdale, Lawley, Finetown
3. HurstHill Reservoirs: Westbury, Hurst Hill, Albertville, Montclare, Northcliff, Parktown, Greenside
1. Yeoville Reservoir: Linksfield, Kensington, Doornfontein, Jeppestown
4. Brixton Reservoir: Mayfair, Pageview, Coronationville, Auckland Park, Johannesburg CBD
5. Linksfield Reservoir: Linksfield, Kensington, Doornfontein, Jeppestown
6. Linbro Park Reservoir: Frankenwald, Alexandra, Linbro Park, Modderfontein
7. Alexander Park Reservoir: Heriotdale, Cleveland, Benrose, Wychwood
8. Eagles Nest : Southgate, Meredale, Eikenhof, Mondeor, Naturena

Customers are urged to please use water sparingly while we restore the system to normality. Please kindly refrain from using drinking water for gardening, washing of cars and cleaning hard surfaces, filling up of swimming pools as this will shorten the recovery time of reservoirs. Areas which are severely affected will be serviced via mobile water tankers.

For regular updates please follow our social media platforms:
Twitter: @Jhbwater
Facebook: Johannesburg Water
For media enquiries: Cllr Nico de Jager
MMC: Environment and Infrastructure Services Department

www.johannesburgwater.co.za
City of Johannesburg
Johannesburg Water SOC Ltd
17 Harrison Street
Johannesburg

Johannesburg Water
PO Box 61542
Marshalltown
2107

Tel +27(0) 11 688 1400
Fax +27(0) 11 688 1528

Directors:
Ms Getty Simelane (Chairperson), Mr Ntshavheni Mukwevho (Managing Director), Mr Johan Koekemoer (Financial Director), Ms Khanyisa Mdutshane, Mr Brandon Furstenburg, Ms Azwiedziswi Tshivhunge, Professor Bhekisipho Twala, Ms Dimakatso Sebotsa, Mr Ryan Mudliar, Mr Marco van Dijk, Dr Jack Maduna and Mr Sipho Sibiya (Company Secretary)
Johannesburg Water SOC Ltd
Registration Number: 2000/029271/30

M : 083 899 2127
E : NicoDe@joburg.org.za
Mr Isaac Dhludhlu
Manager: Marketing and Communications
T: +27 (0) 11 688 1577
M: +27 (0) 72 638 5346
E: Isaac.dhludhlu@jwater.co.za

Spring Season – a reminder of level 1 water restrictions

by l3rato | Sep 4, 2019 | Media Statement

Spring Season – a reminder of level 1 water restrictions

Media statement

04 September 2019

As the country embrace the beginning of spring season which will lead to hot summer months soon, residents of the City of Johannesburg are reminded that level-1 water restrictions are still in full force. It is empirical that water conservation remains a strong priority in Johannesburg to ensure a continuous supply and avoid limitations of reservoirs due to high water demand outstripping supply. All residents are also reminded that as the City of Johannesburg, we rely on supply from other Provinces that feed into the Vaal Dam system in order for us to have water on our taps, and should always be mindful of the amount of water we use daily.

Under level-1 water restrictions :

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 for residents to wash paved areas and driveways using hose pipes
Residents are urged to report all leaks

Water saving tips:

Do not leave taps dripping
Wash your car on the grass, this will water your lawn at the same time.
Shorten your showering time
Use a glass of water to rinse when brushing your teeth.
Take shallow baths and avoid filling your bath to a depth greater than 100mm
Re-use grey water to water your garden or pot plants.

Residents are also urged to continue to report all burst pipes, leaking water meters, open hydrants to:

011 375 5555/086 056 2874
SMS 076 333 5052
www.johannesburgwater.co.za
@Jhbwater- Twitter
Johannesburg Water- Facebook

Johannesburg Water is committed to providing sustainable water and water restrictions will be enforced by fines to consumers who contravened the Water Services By-law and consumers are urged to report non-compliance to the JMPD 24/7 hotline on 011 758 9650.

Ends

For media enquiries:

Cllr Nico de Jager
MMC: Environment and Infrastructure Services Department
M : 083 899 2127
E : NicoDe@joburg.org.za

Mr Isaac Dhludhlu
Manager: Marketing and Communications

T: +27 (0) 11 688 1577
M: +27 (0) 72 638 5346
E: Isaac.dhludhlu@jwater.co.za