The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Department will be conducting tests on the water supply network feeding the Camps Bay area from 23:00 tonight, 1 March 2012, until 03:00 tomorrow morning.
The water pipeline will be inspected using cameras, to check its condition ahead of the reinforcement of the section impacted by heavy duty vehicular activities. A by-pass connection will also be installed during this period.
This will result in a disruption to the water supply from Camps Bay Drive to Victoria Road – including the Twelve Apostles Hotel – between 23:00 and 03:00.
This work forms part of the City’s water infrastructure maintenance and upgrade strategy, which also addresses the impact of changing environments on the water supply pipelines.
When the water flow and pressure is restored, there might be a brief period when the water is slightly discoloured.
Residents are advised to store drinking water in clean, sealed containers for domestic purposes.
Residents must ensure that their taps are properly closed during this period. Should the tap be inadvertently left open and the flow restored while they are away from home, damage could be caused and a considerable amount of water wasted.
The City wishes to apologise for any inconvenience caused, but it is essential that we improve our water supply infrastructure to the benefit of our consumers.
Article source: http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/Pages/CitywarnsdisruptinwatersuppCampsBtonight.aspx
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