Issued by George Municipality, 6 July @ 20:20
The pipe repair will be complete by 21:00.
Tankers will be withdrawn from Thembalethu at 21:00.
Residents are to note that the water will not be fully restored at 21:00 as Thembalethu network, Tower and Reservoir are empty. The network, Tower and Reservoir will fill through the night.
As the network fills, pressure will be restored to low-pressure areas.
Residents are urged to use water sparingly to allow the network and reservoirs to fill.
Residents experiencing water outages should contact the After Hours Call Centre on 044 801 6300.
George Municipality thanks residents for their understanding and patience while the water is restored
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Update 3: Burst Water Pipeline Affecting Multiple Areas in George
Issued by George Municipality, 06 July 2024 @17:40
• A tanker will be stationed at the corner of Tabata and 29th Street in 50 minutes. https://maps.app.goo.gl/JhZ1cCKg3mcZCFVZA
• A large water tanker will be stationed at Fourways at the Fire Station in Thembalethu
• The repair should be complete by 21.00.
Residents experiencing water outages should contact the After Hours Call Centre on 044 801 6300.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
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UPDATE 2: Burst Water Pipeline Affecting Multiple Areas in George
Issued by George Municipality, 6 July 2024 @16:40
A pipe burst has negatively impacted reservoirs supplying George with water. Municipal teams and a Municipal Contractor are working to repair the pipeline. The repair should be complete by 21.00.
Residents of Kraaibosch, Blue Mountain, Levallia, Rosemore, Parkdene, and Conville are expected to have water, at low pressure.
George municipality is aware that residents of Thembalethu have no water. A large water tanker will be stationed at Fourways at the Fire Station
The tanker will stand here for Zone 6 in 30 minutes https://maps.app.goo.gl/D2pe4WmFgvU1QdhR8
The tanker will stand here for Zone 9 in 30 minutes. By Thembalethu High School https://maps.app.goo.gl/MSzuCntw84YeRMaU9
Residents who are experiencing water outages should contact the After Hours Call Centre on 044 801 6300.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
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Issued by George Municipality, 6 July 2024@10:45
The pipe has been confirmed as an 800mm bulk water pipeline which supplies Kraaibosch, Blue Mountain, Levallia, Rosemore, Parkdene, Conville and Thembalethu. The burst has negatively impacted the reservoirs supplying George with water. Municipal teams and a Municipal Contractor are working to repair the pipeline. The estimated repair time is 6-8 hours. This may be extended should the material to repair the pipe be unavailable.
Residents of Kraaibosch, Blue Mountain, Levallia, Rosemore, Parkdene, and Conville are expected to have water, at low pressure.
Residents of Thembalethu, especially Zone 9, may experience no water. A large water tanker will be stationed at Fourways at the Fire Station, with a smaller tanker roaming the streets.
ALL residents are urged to use water very sparingly due to low reservoir levels.
Residents who are without water should contact the After Hours Call Centre on 044 801 6300.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
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Issued by George Municipality, 5 July 2024@08:00
A 600mm bulk water pipeline supplying Kraaibosch, Blue Mountain, Levallia, Rosemore, Parkdene, Conville and Thembalethu has burst and negatively impacted the reservoirs feeding George. Municipal teams are working to repair the pipeline. Repair time will be confirmed as more information is available.
All residents are expected to have water. Residents are urged to use water very sparingly due to low reservoir levels.
Residents who are without water or experiencing low pressure should contact the After Hours Call Centre on 044 801 6300.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
