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WATER SUPPLY SHUTDOWN REQUIRED FOR CRITICAL MAINTENANCE

A water supply shutdown is required to carry out critical maintenance in Jachtvlakte Extension. This shutdown will assist with the reduction of water losses within the Metropolitan area.

This shutdown is scheduled for December 3, 2021. Residents in this area will experience disruptions in water supply from 08:00 AM on Friday, December 3, 2021 until Saturday evening, December 4, 2021.

It is envisaged that water supply will be restored by Sunday morning, December 5, 2021.

Water tankers will be deployed and their positions will be advertised on the NMBM website and social media pages and can be enquired about by calling the Service Delivery Call Centre on 0800 20 5050.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

WATER SUPPLY SHUTDOWN REQUIRED TO CARRY OUT CRITICAL DROUGHT RELIEF WORK

Residents are hereby notified that the City requires a 48-hour shutdown of the Chelsea reservoir in order to perform critical drought relief work.

The shutdown, scheduled for Tuesday, December 7, 2021, will allow the NMBM maintenance team to connect the suction pipeline for the new KwaNobuhle pumpstation to the 750mm pipeline of the Chelsea reservoir.

This shutdown will also allow the Municipality to complete other critical tasks that may aid in the relief of the drought in the KwaNobuhle area.

To safely complete the aforementioned work, the Chelsea reservoir must be emptied.

While we have made every effort to ensure that water is maintained in the majority of areas, we anticipate that some areas may experience water outages during this time.

Water pressure may be low or non-existent in the following areas:

1.Rowallan Park

2.Francis Evatt Park

3.Hunters Retreat

4.Bay West

5.Parsonsvlei / Westbrook

6.Morningside

7.Kabega Park

8.Sherwood

9.Westering

10.Cotswold

11.Helenvale

12.Malabar

13.Parts of Schauderville

14.Framesby

15.Sunridge Park

16.Parts of Lorraine

17.Parts of Theescombe

18.Kamma Park

If necessary, water tankers will be dispatched, and their locations will be communicated via social media. Additional information can be obtained by calling the Service Delivery Call Centre at 0800 20 50 50.

A section of Motherwell North has been shut down to allow for emergency repairs

Supply will be restored as soon as possible; no timeframe available.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

UPDATE ON WATER SUPPLY DISRUPTIONS EXPERIENCED IN PARTS OF THE CITY DUE TO ELECTRICAL OUTAGE

Power supply has been restored at Motherwell pumpstation however, reservoirs will take some time to build storage. Chelsea reservoir is currently at 25 percent.

We urge residents to use water for essential purposes only so reservoirs may fill up.

We thank residents for their patience and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

THE EMERALD HILL RESERVOIR IS CURRENTLY STRUGGLING TO MANAGE DEMAND – PLEASE REDUCE YOUR WATER USE

The Emerald Hill reservoir is currently struggling to meet demand and is experiencing a decline.

We encourage residents who receive their water from the reservoir to drastically reduce their water consumption.

Should the reservoir’s water supply be depleted, the following areas will be impacted:

1. Parts of Walmer

2.Walmer Township

3. Walmer Downs

4. Walmer Heights

5.Mangold Park

6.Parts of Walmer

7.Glen Hurd

8.Mangold Park

9.Glendinningvale

10.Gelndore Road, Pari Park

11.Perridgevale

12.Adcockvale

13. Newton Park

14.Parsonshill

15.Greenacres

16.Greenacres Hospital

17.St Georges Hospital

18.Parts of Cotsworld

19.Richmond Hill

20.Parts of Schauderville

21.Linkside

22.Mill Park

23.Parts of Central

24.Mount Croix

25.Perridgevale

26.Deal Party

27.North End

28.Sydenham

29.Central

30.Parts of Gelvandale

31.Summerstrand

32.Forrest Hill

33.Seaview

34.Blue Horizon Bay

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this has caused.

URGENT ALERT!!!

DUE TO ELECTRICAL OUTAGES, WATER SUPPLY DISRUPTIONS MAY BE EXPERIENCED IN PARTS OF THE CITY

December 01, 2021

The Municipality wishes to inform residents that the Motherwell pumpstation has experienced an electrical outage. This has hampered the East / West water supply transfer.

The Electricity and Energy department is aware of the outage and is investigating it.

Should the Chelsea reservoir run dry, we anticipate that there could be water shortages.

The reservoir is currently at 36% capacity and residents are being urged to use water only for essential purposes to avoid water supply disruptions.

Among the areas that may experience low pressure or a lack of water supply are the following:

1. Rowallan Park

2. Francis Evatt Park

3. Hunters Retreat

4. Bay West

5. Parsonsvlei / Westbrook

6. Morningside

7. Kabega Park

8. Sherwood

9. Westering

10. Cotswold

11. Helenvale

12. Malabar

13. Parts of Schauderville

14. Framesby

15. Sunridge Park

16. Parts of Lorraine

17. Parts of Theescombe

18. Kamma Park

19. Bethelsdorp

20. Aspen Heights

We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused.

THE ACCOUNTS CALL CENTRE, THE ELECTRICITY CALL CENTRE AND ALL OTHER CUSTOMER CARE CENTRES ARE NOW OPEN

The Municipality wishes to inform residents that the Accounts Call Centre (041 506 5555), the Electricity Call Centre (041 506 5595) and all Customer Care Centres are fully operational.

Residents can now report electrical faults and account queries by dialing the above-mentioned phone numbers.

We appreciate residents’ patience and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

The Walmer No1 22kV Oil Circuit Breaker at Kragga Kamma substation tripped, affecting Greenshields Park, Charlo, Walmer, Overbaakens and surrounding areas.

Staff are attending to restoration of supply, no timeframe available. 

We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused.

Summit 66kV Oil Circuit Breaker tripped at Ditchling substation, affecting Fitchets Corner, Van Stadens, Thornhill, Summit, Gamtoos, Blue Horizon Bay, Rocklands, Greenbushes, Gedulsdrivier, Witteklip, Boxes and Shooks, Savannah, Vaalkrans, Nocton Farms, Gamtoos Hotel, Gamtoos Pumps, Loerie Pumps, and Van Staden

Staff are working to restore supply; no timeframe is available.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

NMBM MANAGES WATER PRESSURE TO REDUCE CONSUMPTION

The Municipality will continue reducing pressure across Nelson Mandela Bay, to ensure that taps do not run dry before Christmas.

Our water consumption remains high, and the combined level of storage in the local dams supplying the City are below 13%. No significant rain is predicted in the near future. Should any of the local dam systems run dry, much of the city will have dry taps. We are working at avoiding dry taps at all costs.

Earlier this year the City embarked on a City-wide pressure reduction programme to reduce water demand. By reducing pressure, consumers naturally use less water, and the impact of leaks and losses are reduced. Pressure management thus helps to reduce overall demand. Should water consumption in pressure-managed areas remain high, some residents will experience intermittent supply on a daily basis. But if everyone reduces consumption to 50 litres per person per day, then everyone will have water.

Residents can expect water pressure to be lower, however, they will still have sufficient water supply for basic needs.

There is no time to waste as dam levels continue to decrease. We urge all residents to work hand in glove with the City by keeping their daily consumption to 50 litres per person per day.