Progress on the Salvokop burst water pipe
Repair work to end the ongoing shutdown that has left various areas and part of Pretoria CBD without water since last week, February 27, due to a burst water pipe is progressing relatively well.
To this day, the City of Tshwane can reveal that despite the ongoing drizzle, the workmen were able to drain water from the pipeline ditch. This process was then followed by excavation of the leaking pipe that had been under stress.
The ongoing repair work which is currently underway, includes the preparation of the bedding for the new pipe which is yet to be fitted after it has been cut. The cutting and moulding of the replacement pipe is unfortunately a job that has to be meticulously done and not rushed.
On the 27th February 2020, the City management had to hastily visit a gushing site after it was alerted by Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) that a water pipe from Salvokop reservoir was spurting volumes of water. Upon arrival, the City’s officials established that the burst is at the same area as the 1000mm diameter pipe that was experienced in August 2019.
The damage has since caused the municipality to shut-down the Salvokop reservoir in order to replace the damaged section of the huge pipe with a new one.
Residents will be kept abreast on the restoration period, however, the City will continue to supply tankers for water provision in the affected areas until the situation normalises.
The following areas are affected by the water supply interruption:
- Sunnyside, Salvokop, Arcadia, Clydesdale as well as the south of the Pretoria CBD;
- Health facilities (hospitals);
- Old-age homes;
- National and provincial government departments;
- Tertiary institutions and schools;
- Embassies
The City pleads with residents to be patient during this period as it maintains its presence in the affected areas by deploying roaming bowsers at strategic points to supply free water to consumers. The City wishes to apologise for the inconvenience caused as a result of this unplanned interruption.
Notwithstanding the current rains, it is hoped that by end of the week repairs will be completed.
Customers are urged to follow @CityTshwane for updates on Twitter.
Issued by Communication, Marketing and Events Department.