The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has replaced nearly 15 000m of pipes in just 2 months. The water pipes were replaced in Hout Bay, Somerset West, Gordons Bay, Bridgetown, Camps Bay, Newlands, Plumstead, Noordhoek, Simonstown, Loevenstein, Bellville and Goodwood.
Nearly 15 000m of pipes replaced
At the same time, sewer pipes were also replaced in Strand, Camps Bay, Lansdowne, Avondale, Lotus River, Muizenberg, Constantia, Bergvliet, Tokai, Southfield, Kuils River, Eerste River, Kraaifontein, Parow North and Mission Grounds.
Water and sewer pipes
The Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, Councillor Zahid Badroodien says during January and February this year, 4 129m of water pipes and 10 311m of sewer pipes were replaced, as part of the proactive pipe replacement programme.
He added, “Cape Town is a rapidly growing city, so the rehabilitation and upgrades to our water and sanitation infrastructure are essential. To meet this objective, the Water and Sanitation Directorate has invested R863,6 million for the current financial year ending June 2024, towards City-wide water and sewer pipe replacements.”
He says the yearly maintenance programme ensures that residents continue to receive reliable water supply and sewage conveyance services via the different reticulation systems.
Yearly maintenance programme
“Various factors are considered when identifying and prioritising pipes for replacement which include a comprehensive condition assessment to identify possible capacity upgrade requirements,” Badroodien elaborated.
He said structural failures reported as service requests by the public and logged by depots are also taken into consideration.
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Proactive pipe replacement programme
From the city’s side, officials have to proactively maintain, rehabilitate and replace water pipelines. This will ensure a continuous, reliable water supply to residents.
“We will continue to monitor progress as roll-out expands to new areas, to benefit both our residents and businesses in Cape Town,” he added.
He concluded that this year’s proactive pipe replacement programme is progressing well.
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Badroodien says over 36 426m of water and 41 825m of sewer pipes have already been replaced.
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How to log water and sanitation problems or service requests
Report vandalism damage, sewer blockages, missing drain covers, burst pipes, leaks and water wastage using one of the following channels (Please provide the street address, and get a reference number):
- Online www.capetown.gov.za/servicerequests
- Email water@capetown.gov.za
- SMS 31373 (maximum 160 characters. Standard rates apply)
- Call 0860 103 089
- Visit a City walk-in centre (see www.capetown.gov.za/facilities to find the one closest to you)
