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Cape Town’s Underground Metamorphosis: 49 Kilometres of Fresh Arteries for the Mother City

10 December 2025 by CapeTownNewsReader

Cape Town is doing a massive underground makeover, replacing 49 kilometers of old water and sewer pipes with super strong new ones. Imagine tiny workers deep below your feet, battling old pipes and making everything fresh. This huge project, costing R589.5 million, means better water pressure, fewer leaks, and a super reliable system for everyone. It’s like the city is getting brand new veins and arteries, quietly making life better for everyone above ground.

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