Separation of waste pilot project in westering pioneers way forward – NMBM

Planned Power outage

When: 31 March 2022

Time: 08:00 – 16:00

Affected areas:

Woodpecker, Kingfisher and Lewerkie Streets

COTSWOLD

Please treat all installations as live.

WATER DISRUPTIONS EXPERIENCED IN PARTS OF THE METRO

The system started recovering last night with some reservoirs going from empty to sufficient storage to supply their zones.

We ask that residents please continue to be patient as there is a large deficit in supply due to the shutdowns from yesterday.

During this period, residents who had water still continued using it and this drained the system significantly. It will take a few days for the system to recover properly.

Last night’s thunderstorm has affected electricity supply to Grassridge Water Treatment Works. Eskom is currently on-site replacing a fuse. Therefore, the system is operating with a slight deficit.

Govan Mbeki and Central are also experiencing water disruptions due to the shortage of water coming from Western dams.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

UPDATE ON GENERAL SHUT DOWN OF WATER FROM NOOITGEDAGT

Nooitgedagt Phase 3:

The shutdown has commenced this morning and progress has been good. The positions where a valve and tee piece are to be installed are already prepared with the removal of the bend. The new valve is being installed and thereafter, the installation of the tee piece will follow.

The major shutdown for the tie in is nearing completion at Nooitgedagt Water Treatment Works. This will allow water to be pumping in the next two to three hours to fill up the system.

Once sufficient pressure is built up, Motherwell Booster Pump Station will be started and thereafter, Stanford Road Booster Pump Station will be started.

KwaNobuhle Pump Station:

The valve and tee installation progress at KwaNobuhle Pump Station next to Chelsea Reservoir has progressed well. Welding, bolting and repairs to the lining top will follow.

Bethelsdorp Off Take Meter:

The pipes have been cut and the meter and valve is being prepared for installation.

REMINDER!!!

WATER SUPPLY SHUTDOWN REQUIRED TO CARRY OUT FINAL CONNECTION FOR NOOITGEDAGT PHASE 3

Residents are hereby notified that the City requires a 24-hour shutdown of the Nooitgedagt Water Treatment Works in order to perform the final connection of the new Phase 3 upgrade.

The shutdown, scheduled for Tuesday, March 29, 2022, will allow the contractor on site to connect the new Phase 3 upgrade section into the existing Nooitgedagt Water Treatment and Transfer system.

To enable the work to be performed the existing Nooitgedagt Water Treatment Works will require a complete shutdown.

This shutdown for the connection is part of the first steps towards making Nooitgedagt Phase 3 operational. This will be a significant milestone reached and will greatly assist the NMBM’s ability provide a more secure source of water going forward.

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.

Affected areas may include 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) Motherwell

20) Colchester

21) Coega IDZ

22) Nothern areas

23) Kariega

The above will directly affect the water supply to the Western suburbs of the Metro and therefore, the first part of the connection of the KwaNobuhle Pump Station at the Chelsea Reservoir will be carried out at the same time.

As the majority of the water supply to the NMBM will be affected other planned maintenance on the same day to limit disruptions to the NMBM customers as follows:

1. Bethelsdorp – Wards 13, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37 and 38.

2. New Brighton and Kwaford – Wards 14, 15, 16, 17 will be affected.

3. Zwide and Kwazakhele – Wards 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27.

4. Meter installation to the Bethelsdorp Reservoir

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.

WATER DISRUPTIONS EXPERIENCED IN PARTS OF THE METRO

The Municipality wishes to inform residents that there was a disruption in the water supply from Nooitgedagt Water Treatment Works.

This has since been corrected and pressure is starting to build up in order for the booster pump stations to run at optimum output.

The Western suburbs are the most affected by the water disruptions. Chelsea reservoir is currently at 4%.

It is anticipated that recovery will take place overnight, should the water demand not be high.