Johannesburg Water plans to cut tap service for 12 hours in Cosmo City, Randburg. Every road in Extensions 5 and 6 will be hit by the shutdown. The utility has placed the job under Region C, and locals will need to prepare for a lengthy gap in supply.
Crews have 24 pipe links to finish, joining fresh 110mm lines with the current network of the same size. Once done, the new pipes can start working. The aim is to keep water flowing at better pressure, limit leaks, and cut the risk of pipe bursts.
And a bit of planning can help families get through the outage. Clean bottles and buckets can hold water for food, drinks, baths, and other daily needs. Homes with small kids, older adults, or anyone needing medical care may need extra supplies.
There is one catch, though. Even when the work ends, some taps may take a while to run as normal. Houses on higher land could face a longer delay as pressure builds back up. Residents should use their stored water with care.
Anyone with supply issues can reach the utility on 010 061 4470 or 086 056 2874. The team can help with queries about the shutdown and any problems that remain once repairs are done.
Crews have 24 pipe links to finish, joining fresh 110mm lines with the current network of the same size. Once done, the new pipes can start working. The aim is to keep water flowing at better pressure, limit leaks, and cut the risk of pipe bursts.
And a bit of planning can help families get through the outage. Clean bottles and buckets can hold water for food, drinks, baths, and other daily needs. Homes with small kids, older adults, or anyone needing medical care may need extra supplies.
There is one catch, though. Even when the work ends, some taps may take a while to run as normal. Houses on higher land could face a longer delay as pressure builds back up. Residents should use their stored water with care.
Anyone with supply issues can reach the utility on 010 061 4470 or 086 056 2874. The team can help with queries about the shutdown and any problems that remain once repairs are done.
