Namibia Water Corporation officials criticized recent attacks on power infrastructure that cut water supplies to Walvis Bay residents. Criminals damaged the Ruby Main Overhead Powerline during weekend hours. The powerline feeds electricity to Swartbank and Rooibank water pumping stations. These stations pump water to the coastal community. NamWater lost the ability to produce 650 cubic meters of water each hour.
Company workers activated backup pumping stations at High Dune and Dorop South locations. These alternate stations produced only 200 cubic meters of water per hour. The reduced water flow created supply problems for residents. Company spokesman Lot Ndamanomhata said the criminal acts hurt essential services. He stated such crimes damage national development efforts.
Police officers and Erongo Regional Electricity Distributor teams responded quickly to the emergency. The criminals escaped before authorities arrived at the scene. Repair crews worked through Sunday to fix the damaged electrical lines. Workers restored full power at 5 PM on Sunday afternoon. Water production returned to normal levels after electricity came back.
NamWater officials asked community members to watch for suspicious activities near water facilities. The company wants residents to contact police about anyone acting strangely around pumping stations. Officials said public cooperation helps protect water infrastructure from future attacks. The weekend incident shows how criminals can disrupt basic services for thousands of people. Water security depends on community awareness and rapid response from repair teams.
Company workers activated backup pumping stations at High Dune and Dorop South locations. These alternate stations produced only 200 cubic meters of water per hour. The reduced water flow created supply problems for residents. Company spokesman Lot Ndamanomhata said the criminal acts hurt essential services. He stated such crimes damage national development efforts.
Police officers and Erongo Regional Electricity Distributor teams responded quickly to the emergency. The criminals escaped before authorities arrived at the scene. Repair crews worked through Sunday to fix the damaged electrical lines. Workers restored full power at 5 PM on Sunday afternoon. Water production returned to normal levels after electricity came back.
NamWater officials asked community members to watch for suspicious activities near water facilities. The company wants residents to contact police about anyone acting strangely around pumping stations. Officials said public cooperation helps protect water infrastructure from future attacks. The weekend incident shows how criminals can disrupt basic services for thousands of people. Water security depends on community awareness and rapid response from repair teams.
