Parts of Tshwane will face an eight-hour water interruption
Parts of Tshwane will face an eight-hour water interruption on Monday evening due to planned maintenance by Rand Water.
Residents in parts of the City of Tshwane should prepare for an eight-hour water interruption on Monday, as the municipality carries out planned maintenance to improve supply reliability.
The City’s Water and Sanitation Business Unit confirmed that Rand Water has informed it about scheduled work on the Willow Acres water meter. The maintenance will begin at 18:00 on Monday, 2 March, and continue until 2:00 on Tuesday, 3 March.
Planned meter replacement will cause water interruptions
According to the City, “Rand Water will replace the water meter to ensure improved efficiency and reliability of the water supply network.” The work forms part of broader efforts to upgrade key infrastructure and maintain consistent service delivery across Tshwane.
The replacement process will take approximately eight hours to complete. During this time, water supply interruptions will affect residents in Silver Lakes and Willow Acres. The city indicated that technicians would work through the night to complete the installation within the scheduled timeframe.
The city emphasised that the project supports “ongoing efforts to strengthen the City’s water infrastructure and ensure a more stable and sustainable supply.”
Areas affected and possible spillover
The city listed Silver Lakes and Willow Acres as the primary areas affected by the interruption. However, officials warned that the upgrade “may affect other areas not mentioned” depending on network traffic and system load during the maintenance window.
The city will closely monitor the system to address any unexpected disruptions. Residents in surrounding suburbs have been advised to store enough water as a precautionary measure ahead of the shutdown.
Call for water conservation
The city has appealed to residents to reduce consumption during this period.
“The City of Tshwane sincerely apologises for any inconvenience that may be experienced during this period,” the city said.
The city urged households to avoid watering gardens, washing cars, or filling swimming pools during maintenance. These measures aim to minimise strain on the system and support a smooth restoration of supply once the work concludes.
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