Residents across several Cape Town suburbs are being warned of temporary water supply disruptions this week as the City of Cape Town undertakes planned maintenance and upgrades to its water infrastructure.
The work, scheduled from Monday, 9 November, to Thursday, 12 November 2026, will affect several areas, and may result in either complete water outages or low water pressure.
Plumstead will be among the affected areas on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, while several other suburbs will experience disruptions on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Monday, 9 November
Parts of Plumstead, including Woodgate, Southfield, Severn, Basil and Medway Roads, will experience a temporary water supply shutdown from 09:00 to 19:30.
Tuesday, 10 November
Several suburbs will be affected on Tuesday, with planned maintenance taking place in:
- Plumstead: Parts of Dalziel, Meadow, Montley and Denbigh Roads, from 09:00 to 19:30.
- Loevenstein and Hoheizen: Water supply will be shut off from 09:00 to 19:00.
- Lotus River: Lake Road, Third Avenue, Fourth Avenue and Fifth Avenue will be affected from 09:00 to 18:00.
- Bantry Bay: Rochester Road, Bantry Bay Road and surrounding areas will experience disruptions from 09:00 to 18:00.
- Hanover Park, Newfields, Athlone Industria, Sand Industria and Pinati Estate: Maintenance work will take place from 09:00 to 18:00. Residents in Newfields, Athlone Industria, Sand Industria and Pinati Estate can expect lower-than-usual water pressure, while Hanover Park may experience low pressure or no water. Govan Mbeki Road, between Hanover Park Avenue and Becker Street, and Deutz Road will have no water.
- Leonsdale, Riverton and Goodrail in Elsies River: Disruptions are expected from 09:00 to 17:00. Leonsdale may experience low pressure or no water, while Riverton and Goodrail will experience low water pressure.
- Parts of Steenberg: Main Road, Frogmore Road, Uithof Street, Lake, Easson, Aiken, Aberfeldy and Chard Roads will be affected from 08:00 to 20:00.
Wednesday, 11 November
Residents and businesses in Buitengracht Street and possibly surrounding areas in the Cape Town CBD will experience a temporary water supply shutdown from 09:00 to 18:30.
Thursday, 12 November
Further disruptions are expected in several southern suburbs and parts of Steenberg.
The affected areas include:
- Plumstead: The area bounded by Morton Road, Tiverton Road, Exeter Road, Thornbury Road and Hemyock Road, from 09:00 to 19:30.
- Rondebosch East, Lansdowne, Kenwyn, Penlyn Estate, Belthorn Estate and Rylands: Maintenance on the 535mm-diameter water supply main will take place from 09:00 to 17:00. Residents may experience lower-than-usual water pressure.
- Parts of Steenberg: Lake Road, Regis Road, Easson Road, Bergen Road, Steenberg Road and Vrede Road will be affected from 08:00 to 20:00.
Residents urged to store water in advance
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has urged residents in affected areas to prepare for the planned interruptions by storing sufficient water for household use.
“Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to take note of the work that will take place and prepare accordingly.”
The City also cautioned that not everyone in the identified areas would necessarily experience an interruption.
“This precaution does not guarantee that all residents will experience a water disruption, but it aims to ensure they can prepare if one does occur.”
Water tankers will be made available in certain affected areas, including Hanover Park, Leonsdale, Riverton, Goodrail and areas affected by Thursday’s work on the 535mm-diameter water main, where required.
The City warned that maintenance work could take longer than anticipated if complications arise.
It also noted that water may appear discoloured or milky for a short period after supply has been restored. This is generally caused by trapped air in the pipes and should clear if the water is left to stand.
Residents can follow @CityofCTAlerts on X for updates on maintenance work and the locations of water tankers where applicable.
Planned water supply maintenance from 9 – 14 November https://t.co/6iVY2Jf1e0
— City of CT Alerts (@CityofCTAlerts) November 6, 2026
