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Loadshedding increase to STAGE 4 from 11H00 to 00H30.
Friday 24 June 2022
* 11H00 - 12H30: Groups 7, 12, 17, 3
* 12H00 - 14H30: Groups 8, 13, 18, 4
* 14H00 - 16H30: Groups 9, 14, 19, 5
* 16H00 - 18H30: Groups 10, 15, 1, 6
* 18H00 - 20H30: Groups 11, 16, 2, 7
* 20H00 - 22H30: Groups 12, 17, 3, 8
* 22H00 - 00H30: Groups 13, 18, 4, 9
FAKE NEWS REGARDING WATER OUTAGES
The municipality wishes to inform residents that fake messages regarding total water outages in the Metro tomorrow have gone viral on social media.
These messages are not true. We condemn the spread of fake news.
All our reservoirs have enough water and apart from Impofu, all other treatment plants are running.
Residents are encouraged to use water sparingly and not stockpile water, as this puts an additional strain on the supply system.
UPDATE ON EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN REQUIRED FOR SCHOENMAKERSKOP PUMP STATION & CHURCHILL PIPELINE.
All leaks on the pipeline have been successfully repaired however, a mechanical failure of a pump at Emerald Hill occurred when it was recommissioned.
Repair teams are assessing the damage and will execute repairs accordingly. The pump station is currently still able to supply approximately 75% of the zones normal demand.
If residents reduce their demand to 50 litres per person per day, disruptions should not be experienced.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
SCHOENMAKERSKOP PUMP STATION & CHURCHILL PIPELINE SHUTDOWN UPDATE
Sections of the burst pipe have been cut and are being removed. After that, the replacements will be installed.
We expect the replacements to be completed by 17:30.
We than residents for their continued patience and apologise for the inconvenience this has caused.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN REQUIRED FOR SCHOENMAKERSKOP PUMP STATION & CHURCHILL PIPELINE.
An emergency shutdown is required for both Schoenmakerskop Pump Station and the Churchill pipeline to carry out critical leak repairs.
This shutdown is anticipated to last for 12 hours. Residents are urged to use water for essential purposes only to prolong the availability of water supply.
Areas that may be affected should storage deplete includes:
1. Parts of Walmer
2. Walmer Township
3. Walmer Downs
4. Walmer Heights
5. Mangold Park
6. Parts of Walmer
7. Glen Hurd
8. Mangold Park
9. Glendinningvale
10. Pari Park, Gelndore Road
11. Perridgevale
12. Adcockvale
13. Newton Park
14. Parsonshill
15. Greenacres
16. Greenacres Hospital
17. St Georges Hospital
18. Parts of Cotsworld
19. Richmond Hill
20. Parts of Schauderville
21. Linkside
22. Mill Park
23. Parts of Central
24. Mount Croix
25. Perridgevale
26. Deal Party
27. North End
28. Sydenham
29. Central
We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience this has caused.
Stage 2 loadshedding will commence at 05H00 until 00H30.
Thursday, 23 June 2022
* 05H00 - 06H30: Group 11,16
* 06H00 - 08H30: Group 12,17
* 08H00 - 10H30: Group 13,18
* 10H00 - 12H30: Groups 14,19
* 12H00 - 14H30: Groups 15,1
* 14H00 - 16H30: Groups 16,2
* 16H00 - 18H30: Groups 17,3
* 18H00 - 20H30: Groups 18,4
* 20H00 - 22H30: Groups 19,5
* 22H00 - 00H30: Groups 1,6
Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 10H00 until 00H30.
Wednesday, 22 June 2022
* 10H00 - 12H30: Groups 2, 7
* 12H00 - 14H30: Groups 3, 8
* 14H00 - 16H30: Groups 4, 9
* 16H00 - 18H30: Groups 5, 10
* 18H00 - 20H30: Groups 6, 11
* 20H00 - 22H30: Groups 7, 12
* 22H00 - 00H30: Groups 8, 13
UPDATE ON THE VANDALISED PIPE AFFECTING BETHELSDORP AND ASPEN HEIGHTS
The repair work on the vandalised pipe has been completed and the water supply has been restored.
We thank residents for their patience and understanding.
Residents are encouraged to report all acts of vandalism and criminal activity involving municipal property to 041 406 5500.
# SayNoToVandalism
# ItAffectsEveryone
MORE THAN 15 000 HOUSEHOLDS USE WATER CARELESSLY IN THE METRO.
More than 15 000 bay households are still using water carelessly. This was revealed by the Minister of Water and Sanitation Honourable Senzo Mchunu at a community meeting held at the Walmer Multi-Purpose Centre this afternoon.
Minister Mchunu said that the Municipality has developed a system that identifies households that have a high water usage.
He said tha identified households will be heavily fined and have water flow restrictors installed in their premises.
The Minister pleaded with residents to save water and encouraged them to report water leaks.
Residents raised their concerns with the Minister. Top of the list was water leaks, perceived lack of urgency from the officials dealing with the water crisis and the need for the community to be involved in more projects.
Also in attendance were the Executive Mayor, Cllr. Eugene Johnson, the Member of the Mayoral Committee for Roads and Transport, Cllr. Itumeleng Ranyele, and the Ward Councillors.
Residents are encouraged to report water leaks via the following platforms:
WhatsApp on 0647447721
Email - waterleaks@mandelametro.gov.za
Call Centre– 0800 20 50 50.
#SavewaterNow
#EveryDropCounts
MINISTER MCHUNU AND MAYOR JOHNSON VISIT AFFECTED BAY DAMS
June 16, 2022
Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor, Cllr Eugene Johnson, accompanied by Minister of Water and Sanitation, Honourable Senzo Mchunu, today, visited the Bay's western water supply dams.
The visit to the affected dams forms part of the minister's working visit to Nelson Mandela Bay, which began at the Impofu dam.
At the moment, no water is being extracted from the Impofu dam, however a contractor has been appointed to move the barge. Once fully operational, in less than three weeks, the dam will produce the 30 mega liters per day it previously produced.
Afterward, the delegation visited the nearby Kouga dam, where they met the Chairperson of the Kouga Irrigation Board, as well as provincial officials.
Also at the Kouga dam, the Mayor and the Minister met a community group from neighboring towns and were invited to join in the prayer for rain.
The Minister and the Mayor thanked the community for standing in solidarity with all Bay citizens.
The day concluded a the Walmer Multipurpose Centre where the Minister and the Mayor briefed members of the community about the work being done to avert dry taps in Nelson Mandela Bay.