Residents to Despatch are advised that good progress is being made with the repair of the burst main water pipe, which has seen the water supply to many areas such as Khayamnandi, Reservoir Hills and the central part of town disrupted. Please note that when the fault is repaired, which is expected to take place later this afternoon (Friday), the reservoir and pipes must still fill up, which will take some time. It is expected that a minimum supply of water will reach some affected areas … [Read more...] about Restoration of Despatch Water Supply
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Despatch Water Supply Interruption
Residents of Despatch are kindly requested to note that the water supply failure currently experienced in some areas of Despatch, particularly Reservoir Hills, Khayamnandi and Central Despatch (Botha Street area), is due to a burst in the main water pipeline supplying Despatch. Repair work started on Thursday and will continue today. Most areas have been rezoned and are receiving water. Water supply to all areas is expected to be restored in the course of Friday afternoon. Water tankers will … [Read more...] about Despatch Water Supply Interruption
Why are municipal rates so high in Port Elizabeth?
Why is it so expensive to live in Port Elizabeth? Property Rates: PE - 0.0074441; Cape Town - 0.006062; Jeffreys Bay - 0.00424; Jhb - 0.005573 On a R1 million house I will pay R1,358 less in Cape Town, R3,153 less in Jeffreys Bay and R2,592 less in Johannesburg per year. If you use 600kW electricity per month, you will pay R1,228 less per year in Cape Town and R1,611 less in Jeffreys Bay. I have not even started with the water rates. Regards Reason to stay … [Read more...] about Why are municipal rates so high in Port Elizabeth?
We have a water crisis please save water
TWO major water pipes from the Churchill Dam have collapsed near Van Stadens, and repairs will take at least three days. One was a 1000mm pipe and the other a 700mm pipe. The Summerstrand reservoir is already dry - two water tankers have been dispatched to the area. One tanker will be parked at the Pick 'n Pay Centre, and the other will be placed at the Mercado Spar. Other areas will run dry within the next 24 hours. Save, save, save. This crisis will affect all suburbs south of … [Read more...] about We have a water crisis please save water
ALL PE Dams 100% Full
And in the news category of; "News you expected to hear but would be nice to have confirmed", there is some good news for a Monday especially with all the rain damage over the last few days; All the dams servicing Port Elizabeth are 100% full. Major Storage Dams supplying the Metro - levels as at 16 July 2012: Kouga - 100% (125 910 Ml) Churchill - 100% (35 240 Ml) Impofu - 100% (105 757 Ml) started overflowing last night and is currently running 30mm over Loerie - 100% (3 026 … [Read more...] about ALL PE Dams 100% Full
Municipality working tirelessly to restore water supply to Humewood and Walmer
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is working tirelessly to restore water supply to Humewood and Walmer after the main water supply (500 mm in diameter pipe) failed late last night between First and Seventh Avenue. Repairs are expected to take the greater part of today. No timeframe for the restoration of supply is available at this stage. Any inconvenience as a result of the unforeseen circumstance is regretted. … [Read more...] about Municipality working tirelessly to restore water supply to Humewood and Walmer
E-mail claims of disruption to Despatch water supply over weekend a hoax
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality was made aware of an e-mail being circulated that the water supply to Despatch will be disrupted over the weekend. We would like to inform consumers that this e-mail was not sent out by the municipality as we don't have any plans to shut down supply to this area over the weekend. … [Read more...] about E-mail claims of disruption to Despatch water supply over weekend a hoax
Large parts of Despatch and Khayamnandi Without Water
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is currently working to restore water supply to the Despatch and Khayamnandi areas after a leaking main supply pipeline caused an interruption to supply. Work is progressing well at this stage and workers are attempting to restore supply as soon as possible but unfortunately no timeframe is available at this stage. The affected areas are Manor Heights, Campher Park, Bothasrus, Reservoir Hills, Khayamnandi, Izinyoka and parts of Heuwelkruin. Tankers are … [Read more...] about Large parts of Despatch and Khayamnandi Without Water
Where in PE?
Where in Port Elizabeth would you be able to see the scene below? No prizes, just the satisfaction of being recognised as a PE brain. [blackbirdpie url="https://twitter.com/#!/GuestHousePE/status/199508789706235904"] … [Read more...] about Where in PE?
The Guy With the Dreads and his Madcap Female Partner are WALKING to Cairo
Amy Russell and Aaron Tharp are are walking 11 000 kilometres across Africa from Cape Town to Cairo to raise awareness and funds for clean water projects because they recognize that bringing safe water to everyone is the first step toward eliminating extreme poverty worldwide. Primary support is being given by driver, Marty Yoder who drives behind and alongside them. This intrepid team are are raising funds for charity:water, which uses 100% of the money for clean water projects, working with … [Read more...] about The Guy With the Dreads and his Madcap Female Partner are WALKING to Cairo
Water Supply Contaminated?
Dear Editor Don't drink the tap water - the municipality warned Coega today that the water supply is unsafe and entire system corrupted. Apparently there is no chlorine in the reticulation plants and high counts of viruses and bacteria have been reported. Boil whatever you plan to use. Regards Eye on the Community Editor's Notes: Can anyone shed any light on this? Roland? Kupido? In the normal course of business I would ask you for your input via email, Kupido, but past … [Read more...] about Water Supply Contaminated?
Scary Looking Water – Explanation Anyone?
See images below for one good reason why, at 07h45 on Monday morning 12 March, I decided to delay the weekly wash. I left the twin tub to fill up and turned away to make a cup of coffee, only to return to this scary-looking 'water' waiting. I have taken two 500 ml samples in case anyone is interested. Images below snapped with my daughter's cell phone. Regards Althea van Niekerk Charlo Editor's Notes: Pop your explanation or offer to test the water in the comments section … [Read more...] about Scary Looking Water – Explanation Anyone?
Low water demand shows that residents continue to heed conservation calls
It is evident that residents are still responding to the call to save water as the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's demand is relatively low for similar hot periods in the past when the water consumption is normally at its highest, said Standing Committee Chairperson for Infrastructure, Engineering and Energy, Cllr Andile Mfunda. Water demand is currently at an average of 250 megaliters per day as opposed to the 300 megaliters plus that it can reach during summer. Mfunda's statement is … [Read more...] about Low water demand shows that residents continue to heed conservation calls
PE Residents in these areas could be without water today
Residents from large parts of Nelson Mandela Bay could experience the disruption in their water supply by lunch time today after an electrical transformer at the Loerie Water Treatment Works malfunctioned last night. This affects the pumping of water to some of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s supply reservoirs. Repairs to the transformer is under way but it is unlikely that power will be restored before 14:00 today. The affected areas are Westering, Framesby, Sunridge Park, Kabega … [Read more...] about PE Residents in these areas could be without water today
Ikamvelihle Water to be Switched off Overnight for Repairs
Water supply to Kamvelihle (in Motherwell) residential area will be disconnected this evening to allow the municipality to repair a water main. The ward councillor has already been informed about the repair work and water tankers have been dispatched to the area to ensure residents have water while the repair work continues until tomorrow afternoon. … [Read more...] about Ikamvelihle Water to be Switched off Overnight for Repairs
