Cape Town Water Shutdown: Areas Affected & Timeline
Water Supply Disruptions Expected in Cape Town Areas This Week
Table of Contents
cape Town residents are advised of upcoming water supply disruptions in several areas due to essential maintenance and infrastructure work. The City of Cape Town has announced planned shutdowns that will effect various suburbs,with some experiencing prolonged periods of reduced water pressure.
Planned Water Shutdowns
Saxonsea, Avondale, and Robinvale
The entire Saxonsea, Avondale, and Robinvale areas will be without water on Tuesday, 15 July, from 08:00 to 17:00.This shutdown is necessary for essential maintenance work on the water supply infrastructure.
Kirstenbosch
A City-appointed contractor will conduct a test shut-off of the water main in Bishopscourt on tuesday, 15 July, between 10:00 and 14:00. This is a preparatory step for a more extensive shutdown scheduled for Wednesday, 16 July, from 09:00 to 16:00. The latter is required to facilitate the installation of a new connection to the existing water supply system. Residents in Kirstenbosch Drive, st Albans Close, Riverside Road, and surrounding areas should anticipate water interruptions during both these periods.
Glen Garry Reservoir Shutdown
The Glen Garry Reservoir will undergo its annual cleaning and maintenance from Monday, 14 July, untill Friday, 15 August 2025.This critical process is undertaken to ensure the continued quality and safety of the city’s water supply.
During this extended period, the Glen Garry area will receive an alternate water supply. However, residents may experience lower water pressure then usual. The Wemmershoek Water Treatment Plant will supply the Wemmershoek pipeline, and the Blackheath Water treatment Plant will supply the link pipeline. The combined output from these treatment plants will then supply the Tygerberg Reservoir.
The City of Cape Town urges residents to store water in advance to mitigate the inconvenience caused by these planned disruptions.
What do you think about the threats directed towards employees of the Gift of the Givers?
let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1.Subscribe to The South African website’s newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.