Water interruptions in Dannhauser and Estcourt, what you need to know

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Newcastillians, prepare yourself as water interruptions are expected in both Dannhauser and certain parts of Estcourt.

Looking at DannhauserAmajuba District Municipality’s Communications Unit explained that the soil wall around the Dannhauser Reservoir collapsed on Thursday, 28 April 2022, causing damage to the main outlet pipe.

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The government entity’s Communications Unit added, “Unfortunately, due to this, the reservoir must first drain before the main outlet valve. The contractor is currently on site working on it and will try by all means possible to isolate so that water loss is limited.”

Water Tankers have been allocated to assist, as the situation may take up to two days to resume back to normal.

Addressing the planned water interruptions in Estcourtthe uThukela District Municipality stated that the service provider for the industrial pipeline project would be doing a tie-in at the George Cross Water Treatment Works from Friday, 29 April 2022.

The District Municipality’s Communications Unit said, “The work is expected to take no more than 24 hours to complete.”

As a result of the planned maintenance, the following areas will be affected by water interruptions:

  • Loskop Road
  • Bank Road, Cliff Road
  • Broomcliff Road
  • Part of Albert Street.

With planned water outages affecting the two towns, what are your thoughts?

Share your views in the comment section below.

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Comments 1

  1. Noluthando says:

    Lies lies lies! There is no 24hrs la! It’s been 2 weeks this side(esigodlweni) and we have no water. Amanzi avalwe since the 1st of May and watercans are now selling water. Tell us how are we gonna survive without water? It’s been 2 whole weeks!! 2 whole weeks!

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