The City of Tshwane has confirmed that several areas in Irene will experience a planned 10-hour water outage on Wednesday, 29 October, due to essential maintenance work. The city’s Water and Sanitation Department will conduct a tie-in connection on the water supply network at the corner of Nellmapius and Olievenhoutbosch Roads.
According to the municipality, “The said work was initially scheduled for ten hours on Wednesday, 22 October, and had to be rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances.”
The project will begin at 8:00 and is expected to be completed by 18:00 the same day.
Areas that will be affected include Cornwall Hill, Irene Village Mall, Cornwall Hill College, the Department of Defence Archives: Military Archive, and several Irene extensions, including 9, 10, 36, 44, 55, 60, 86, 176, 181, and 184.
Tshwane Urges Residents to Use Water Wisely
The City of Tshwane has urged residents to plan ahead and store enough water for domestic use during the water outage.
In a statement, the city said it “apologises profusely for the inconvenience which may be caused as a result of the above-mentioned work.”
Officials have also reminded residents to adopt water-saving habits not only during the outage but as part of daily life. Residents are encouraged to avoid watering gardens with hosepipes or sprinklers between 6:00 and 18:00, refrain from washing vehicles with hosepipes, and avoid filling swimming pools.
Promoting Long-Term Water Conservation
The city further encouraged residents to make responsible water use a lifestyle habit. It advised using grey water to water gardens and flush toilets as an effective conservation method. In addition, the municipality called on residents to report “water leaks, burst pipes and all incidents where water is wasted” to ensure efficient service delivery and reduce losses.
Tshwane’s water department emphasised that maintenance work such as this is vital to “improve water reliability and sustain infrastructure in high-demand areas.”
With water outages becoming more frequent across various cities due to ageing infrastructure and maintenance needs, residents are reminded that responsible usage can help prevent shortages in the future.
