Planned Churchill Pipeline connection work progressing well – NMBM

The planned Churchill pipeline connection work is progressing well. All welding and sealing of both pipelines have been completed. 

This work, which started early this week as planned has led to low water pressure and water disruptions to a number of areas across the City. 

The intention of this work is to connect the Bushy Park Wellfield Project, which will add 10 megalitres per day to the already strained Nelson Mandela Bay water distribution system.

On November 28, 2022, the Soccoman pipeline was isolated and flow was temporarily redirected. This has caused a deficit in supply in certain areas as consumption continues to be high.

The work currently underway is part of the City’s drought intervention efforts. The Nelson Mandela Bay is currently developing the ground water system. During this time, water tankers have been despatched in all the affected areas.

If all goes well and weather permitting, the assessment that has been made suggests that the Water Services department will start pumping in water into the system by Saturday evening. 

The Municipality is urging residents and businesses that have normal water supply to limit their water consumption to only what is absolutely necessary.

Additionally, during this period, individual must strictly use less than 50 litres of water per day so that the scarce resource can be shared among all households and businesses.

The following areas are experiencing low pressure or water disruptions: 

1. Parts of Walmer

    2. Walmer Township

    3. Walmer Downs

    4. Walmer Heights

    5. Mangold Park

    6. Central

    7. Glen Hurd 

    8. Glendinningvale 

    9. Pari Park, Gelndore Road

    10. Perridgevale 

    11. Adcockvale

    12. Newton Park

    13. Parsons Hill

    14. Greenacres

    15. Greenacres Hospital 

    16. St Georges Hospital 

    17. Parts of Cotswold

    18. Richmond Hill 

    19. Parts of Schauderville

    20. Linkside

    21. Mill Park

    22. Parts of Central

    23. Mount Croix

    24. Perridgevale

    25. Deal Party

    26. North End 

    27. Sydenham 

    28. Greenshields park

    29. Lovemore Heights 

    30. Old Seaview Road

    31. Parts of Theescombe 

    32. Mount Pleasant

The collection points across the Metro will not be in use as the source of supply is also experiencing disruptions.

Water trucks will be made available and may be found in the following locations: 

1. Walmer Location

2. New Brighton (Nangoza Jebe)

3. Perridgevale Nile Road

4. Behind Tavcor Fairview

5. Builders Warehouse

6. 3rd avenue Spar Newton Park

7. Schauderville area

8. Kensington area

9. Conyngham road (UWFM)

10. Central St. Patrick street

Issued by Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Communications Office. For more information please do not hesitate to contact Communications and Media Liaison Officer Mthubanzi Mniki at 0713813779/041 5061555