by l3rato | Jul 29, 2024 | Media Statements 2024
29 July 2024
Media Statement
Phase three of Rand Water Palmiet Pump Station maintenance is underway
The third phase, and the last of three, of the maintenance at Rand Water’s Palmiet Pump Station began today, Monday 29 July, at 05:00, and is scheduled to end on Tuesday, 30 July 2024 at 21:00.
During this time, pumping will be reduced to 76% for 40 hours, which means that 24% of Palmiet’s pumping capacity will be out of production.
Areas that are fed from the direct feeds, South Hills Tower, Alexander Park Reservoir, as well as the Linksfield Reservoir will be affected immediately when the maintenance begins; while areas that are supplied by the Sandton and Midrand reservoirs and towers will be affected gradually as all the reservoirs’ capacity gets depleted.
The following Johannesburg Water systems will be impacted during the maintenance period: all Sandton and Midrand systems, the South Hills Tower, as well as the Alexandra Park, Randjieslaagte, and Linksfield reservoirs.
Full recovery of the systems will take several days after maintenance has been completed. However, the areas supplied by the Sandton and Midrand reservoirs and towers may take longer to recover because the reservoirs need to first build capacity after being empty.
Johannesburg Water will make arrangements for alternative water supply at strategic points within the residential areas. However, residents are encouraged to store water in preparation for the maintenance.
Areas fed by Palmiet.
Ends
Issued by: Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.
by l3rato | Jul 25, 2024 | Media Statements 2024
July 2024 – 10:30
Media Statement
REMINDER: Phase three of Rand Water Palmiet Pump Station maintenance to begin on 29 July 2024
The third phase, and the last of three) of the maintenance at Rand Water’s Palmiet Pump Station is scheduled to take place from Monday, 29 July 2024 at 05:00 and is scheduled to end on Tuesday, 30 July 2024 at 21:00.
Pumping will be reduced to 76% for 40 hours, which means that 24% of Palmiet’s pumping capacity will be out of production.
Areas that are fed from the direct feeds, South Hills Tower, Alexander Park Reservoir, as well as the Linksfield Reservoir will be affected immediately when the maintenance begins; while areas that are supplied by the Sandton and Midrand reservoirs and towers will be affected gradually as all the reservoirs’ capacity gets depleted.
The following Johannesburg Water systems will be impacted during the maintenance period: all Sandton and Midrand systems, the South Hills Tower, as well as the Alexandra Park, Randjieslaagte, and Linksfield reservoirs.
Full recovery of the systems will take several days after maintenance has been completed. However, the areas supplied by the Sandton and Midrand reservoirs and towers may take longer to recover because the reservoirs need to first build capacity after being empty.
Johannesburg Water will make arrangements for alternative water supply at strategic points within the residential areas. However, residents are encouraged to store water in preparation for the maintenance.
Areas fed by Palmiet.
Ends
Issued by: Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.
by l3rato | Jul 16, 2024 | Media Statements 2024
by l3rato | Jul 15, 2024 | Media Statements 2024
15 July 2024
Media Statement
Phase two of Rand Water Phase Palmiet Pumpstation maintenance begins
The second phase (two of three) of the maintenance work at Rand Water’s Palmiet Pumpstation began today as scheduled.
The maintenance is scheduled to take place until Wednesday, 17 July 2024, during which pumping will be reduced to 68% for 50 hours.
This means that Rand Water will be pumping to our systems at 68%. This reduced pumping means that there will be intermittent supply to some systems, poor pressure for others, and no water for other systems. Therefore, the systems will respond differently to the reduced pumping from the bulk supplier.
Areas that are fed from the direct feeds, South Hills Tower, Alexander Park, as well as the Linksfield Reservoir will be affected immediately; while areas that are supplied through reservoirs, including all the Sandton and Midrand reservoirs and towers will be affected gradually as all the reservoirs’ capacity gets depleted.
The following Johannesburg Water systems will be impacted during the maintenance period: all Sandton and Midrand systems, the South Hills Tower, as well as the Alexandra Park, Randjieslaagte, and Linksfield reservoirs.
Full recovery of the systems will take up to five days or longer after maintenance has been completed. However, the areas supplied by the Sandton and Midrand systems will take longer to recover because the reservoirs need to first build capacity after being empty.
Johannesburg Water will make arrangements for alternative water supply at strategic points within the residential areas.
Areas fed by Palmiet.
Phase three of the Palmiet maintenance is scheduled to begin on 29 July 2024.
Ends
Issued by: Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.
by l3rato | Jul 10, 2024 | Media Statements 2024
by l3rato | Jul 9, 2024 | Media Statements 2024
9 July 2024 – 15:00
Media Statement
REMINDER: Rand Water Palmiet Pump Station maintenance (phase two) to begin on 15 July 2024
The second phase (two of three) of the maintenance at Rand Water’s Palmiet Pump Station is scheduled to take place from 15 to 17 July 2024, during which pumping will be reduced to 68% for 50 hours.
Areas that are fed from the direct feeds, South Hills Tower, Alexander Park Reservoir, as well as the Linksfield Reservoir will be affected immediately when the maintenance begins; while areas that are supplied by the Sandton and Midrand reservoirs and towers will be affected gradually as all the reservoirs’ capacity gets depleted.
The following Johannesburg Water systems will be impacted during the maintenance period: all Sandton and Midrand systems, the South Hills Tower, as well as the Alexandra Park, Randjieslaagte, and Linksfield reservoirs.
Full recovery of the systems will take several days after maintenance has been completed. However, the areas supplied by the Sandton and Midrand reservoirs and towers may take longer to recover because the reservoirs need to first build capacity after being empty.
Johannesburg Water will make arrangements for alternative water supply at strategic points within the residential areas. However, residents are encouraged to store water in preparation for the maintenance.
Areas fed by Palmiet.
Ends
Issued by: Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing
