The loss of power at the Loerie Water Treatment Works due to the 66kV tower that was damaged in the wind yesterday is a serious concern to the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality as the reservoirs being fed by the Loerie Water Treatment Works – that supplies large parts of Nelson Mandela Bay – are currently running low. Workers from the Electricity and Energy department worked around the clock after it became apparent that the electricity supply to numerous rural areas such as Van Stadens Gorge, … [Read more...] about Non-essential use of water must be avoided due to low levels of water at reservoirs

