Residents and businesses in areas serviced by the South Coast Augmentation (SCA) Pipeline System have been informed by the eThekwini Municipality about an upcoming water outage.
The interruption is necessary for the maintenance of the 800mm SCA pumping trunk main. Focusing on air valve and scour valve replacements near the Umbogintwini River.
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On Tuesday, 30 January, the City will shut down the SCA Booster Pumpstation at 3:00 for emergency maintenance. The work concludes at 21:00, resuming water pumping afterward.
Areas affected
The areas affected by the water outage in eThekwini encompass a broad range, including Ekuhlengeni Psychiatric Hospital, African Explosives and Chemical Industries, Ezimbokodweni, Southgate Industrial Park, Athlone Park, Amanzimtoti CBD, Almond, Kingsburgh, Doonside, Illovo Beach, Panorama Park, Umgababa, Mgobhozini, Mfume, KwaSoni, Mashiwase, Nkwali, Lovu, Bhekulwandle, KwaMakhutha, Mkhazini, Ezimbokodweni, KwaFakazi, KwaMgendwa, Mahlathini, Ohlongeni, eKuphileni, Adams Mission, Umnini, Magabheni, Ehlanzeni, Thoyane, Umkomaas, Craigeburn, Amahlongwa, Amalundi, Crowder Farm, Malabar Hills, Isiphingo Rail, Reunion, uMlazi V, uMlazi Mission A, Isiphingo Beach, Isiphingo Hills, Orient Hills, Prospecton Industrial, uMlazi T, U and Y sections, Ezimbokodweni, Lotus Park, and Malukazi.
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The neccesiry of the eThekwini water outage
“The interruption is necessary to undertake maintenance on the 800mm SCA pumping trunk main for air valve and scour valve replacements in the vicinity of the Umbogintwini River,” explained the eThekwini Municipality.
The Municipality regrets any inconvenience caused. It urges residents and businesses in the affected areas to make necessary preparations for the temporary water supply disruption.
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