NMBM appoints security armed response companies to curb vandalism in the City – NMBM

UPDATE ON WATER DISRUPTIONS IN KWANOBUHLE DUE TO WORK DONE ON THE BLOEMENDAL / KWANOBUHLE PIPELINE

The reservoirs that supply KwaNobuhle have risen slightly, bringing some relief to low-lying areas.

At the moment, there is minimal water supply in high-lying areas due to limits on water abstraction from the Kouga dam.

Simultaneously, Water and Sanitation teams are currently working on the Bloemendal / KwaNobuhle pipeline tie-in. Which will water from Nooitgedacht.

The work is scheduled to be completed today. Following the completion of the work, the water supply will be opened, and the team will inspect the pipeline for leaks.

If no leaks are found, water will be supplied from Nooitgedacht to parts of KwaNobuhle.

We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused.

UPDATE ON WATER DISRUPTIONS IN KWANOBUHLE DUE TO WORK DONE ON THE BLOEMENDAL / KWANOBUHLE PIPELINE

Teams are currently working on the final section of the Bloemendal / Kwanobuhle Pipeline prior to the tie-in.

The tie-in, however, will take place tomorrow due to rain and other unforeseen circumstances.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.

In Kamesh substation, the Civic Centre Circuit Breaker failed, affecting the Civic Centre, Waterworks, Penguin, Acacia, Woodpecker and Swan substations. 

Staff are attending to fault. No timeframe available. 

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

WATER OUTAGES IN KWANOBUHLE AS A RESULT OF BLOEMENDAL/KWANOBUHLE PIPELINE WORK 

The Municipality would like to inform residents that teams from Water & Sanitation are currently working on connecting the Bloemendal / KwaNobuhle Pipeline, and reservoirs 3 and 4 have been disconnected to facilitate the connection.

Additionally, teams are attempting to accelerate the construction of this pipeline in order to bring water to KwaNobuhle from Nooitgedacht.

As a result of the ongoing drought and limits placed on the Kouga Dam, there is not enough water being supplied to the area.

Water trucks have been dispatched to the following areas:

1. Close to the Municipal Depot on Ponana Tini Road.

 2. Corner Mondile Street and Ponana Tini Road. 

The operation is expected to be completed by the end of the day, with water supply restored by tomorrow morning.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Lake Farm 6kV OCB tripped at Tembani substation, affecting Lake Farm, Butterfield, and Seaview Pumps.

Staff are working to restore supply; no timeframe available.

We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused.

POWER ALERT 1

The Municipality wishes to inform residents that loadshedding was ceased at 05:00 today, as per a statement released by Eskom on Wednesday 13 October 2021. However, huge systemic risks exist, and loadshedding might be implemented at short notice.

Busbodies 6kV Circuit Breaker tripped at Cadles substation, affecting a section of Neave Industrial and surrounding areas.

Staff are working to restore supply; no timeframe available.

We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused.

A SECTION OF UITENHAGE WITHOUT ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AS A RESULT OF THE VANDALISM OF THE MOSEL SUBSTATION

October 12, 2021

The Municipality wishes to inform citizens that due to damage and theft at the Mosel substation last night, a section of Kariega is without electricity.

17 substations throughout the Metro have been vandalised in the last two months, with earthing neutral bars, streetlight controls, oil circuit break controls, and transformer tails stolen. Nothing is spared by the thieves.

Residents are encouraged to call 041 506 5500 to report criminal activity in the vicinity of our substations.

Staff is repairing the damage at the Mosel substation; no timeframe given.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

#SayNoToVandalism #ItImpactsEveryone

The GIM 1/1 22kV Oil Circuit Breaker at Greenbushes Industrial substation tripped, affecting Greenbushes, Mission Road, and Kuyga.

Staff are working to restore supply, no timeframe available.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

We are aware of the power outage affecting a portion of KwaNobuhle. This is due to vandalism and cable theft.

Supply will restored in the morning, no timeframe available.

We would like to encourage residents to report acts of vandalism and criminal activity involving municipal property anonymously by calling 041 506 5500.

#SayNoToVandalism 

#ItAffectsUsAll