Water supply to areas in the western parts of eThekwini to be affected by repairs to the Western Aqueduct
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EThekwini Municipality said the Western Aqueduct would be drained for repairs to be done which may affect areas in the western region for 24-hour period from Sunday at 10pm. File Picture
Durban - EThekwini Municipality said the city would begin repairs to the Western Aqueduct which may affect the water supply to several areas in the region from 10pm on Sunday until 10pm on Monday.
A statement on Saturday said the Western Aqueduct, which is situated in the vicinity of Inchanga, needed to undergo repairs and the city would need to drain the aqueduct for the work to be carried out.
The municipality said the Western Aqueduct downstream of Inchanga Station will be isolated during this process, which will begin on Sunday, August 14 at 10pm.
“Residents are requested to use water sparingly to avoid potential water shortages. This is because reservoirs in the affected areas will not be topped up until the work is completed on Monday, 15 August at 10pm,” said the municipality.
The city said the following areas may be affected, depending on water levels in affected reservoirs:
- Inner West Region: Hillcrest, Embo, Mshazi, KwaNqetho, Waterfall, KwaNyuswa, Crestholme, Foresthills, Molweni, Gillitts, Kloof, Winston Park, Wyebank, Kwadabeka, NewGermany, Dassenhoek, Mpola, Marrianridge, Mansenseni, Tshelimnyama, KwaNdengezi Coffee Farm.
- Outer West Region: Botha’s Hill, Assagay
- North Region: Ntuzuma
For water related enquiries, the public can call the City’s Water and Sanitation toll free number on 080 311 1111, WhatsApp 073 148 3477, or email [email protected]