Durban - eThekwini Municipality said it is aware of the interruption of the water supply in the Verulam CBD, Everest Heights, Redcliffe and surrounding areas.
Municipal spokesperson Msawhake Mayisela said on Wednesday that these outages were due to recurring bursts on the rising main from Hazelmere waterworks to Grange reservoir.
“Due to ongoing construction parallel to this existing rising main, there has been a series of bursts that occurred over this week, causing prolonged outages. The city’s officials are working closely with the contractor to prevent and minimise these damages,” said Mayisela.
He said the water supply would be restored on the following dates:
- Verulam CBD old low-lying areas: January 19.
- Redcliffe areas: January 21 -22
The municipality said areas currently affected with water outages included:
- Grange
- Verulam CBD
- Riyadh
- Temple Valley
- Lotusville
- uMdloti Heights
- Canelands
- Redcliffe Township
- Oaklands
- Redcliffe Rural and informal housing development
- Sunkist Drive
- Part of Buffelsdraai
- Buffelsdraai Road
- Oakford holding tank
- Everest Heights
- Everest Heights informal housing
- Inca Drive
“Water tankers are being dispatched to affected areas,” said Mayisela.
The municipality apologised for the inconvenience caused.
For more information regarding water supply, the public can contact the toll- free number 080 311 1111 or use the eThekwini Water and Sanitation WhatsApp number 073 1483 477. Alternatively, email: [email protected]