Cape Town residents are being urged to prepare for possible water supply disruptions this week as the City of Cape Town undertakes planned maintenance and infrastructure upgrades across several suburbs.
The work will take place from Monday, 9 November to Saturday, 14 November, with some households facing complete water outages while others could experience reduced water pressure.
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The planned maintenance includes pipeline connections, valve installations, meter upgrades and water network testing.
Residents are encouraged to store sufficient water ahead of the scheduled work, particularly in areas where complete shut-offs are expected.
Cape Town water disruptions: Full scheduleHere is the breakdown of the affected areas and expected maintenance times.
Monday, 9 November
Complete water shut-off
Plumstead (09:00 to 19:30)
The following roads will be affected while a newly installed pipeline is connected to the existing network:
- Woodgate Road
- Southfield Road
- Severn Road
- Basil Road
- Medway Road
Surrounding streets could also be affected.
Leak detection inspections will take place in Welgelegen, Table View, Tokai and Zevenwacht between 09:30 and 15:00. These inspections will not interrupt water supplies.
Tuesday, 10 November
Tuesday will see several suburbs affected by planned maintenance.
Plumstead (09:00 to 19:30)
- Dalziel Road
- Meadow Road
- Montley Road
- Denbigh Road
Loevenstein and Hoheizen (09:00 to 19:00)
A complete water shut-off is planned while new connections are made at Kudu Road and two intersections along Lincoln Road.
Lotus River (09:00 to 18:00)
- Lake Road
- Third Avenue
- Fourth Avenue
- Fifth Avenue
Bantry Bay (09:00 to 18:00)
- Rochester Road
- Bantry Bay Road
Steenberg (08:00 to 20:00)
- Main Road
- Frogmore Road
- Uithof Street
- Lake Road
- Easson Road
- Aiken Road
- Aberfeldy Road
- Chard Road
Elsies River (09:00 to 17:00)
Leonsdale could experience low pressure or no water, while Riverton and Goodrail will experience reduced pressure.
Hanover Park and surrounding areas (09:00 to 18:00)
The following areas will be affected:
- Hanover Park – possible low pressure or no water.
- Newfields – reduced pressure.
- Athlone Industria – reduced pressure.
- Sand Industria – reduced pressure.
- Pinati Estate – reduced pressure.
Govan Mbeki Road, between Hanover Park Avenue and Becker Street, and Deutz Road will experience complete water interruptions.
The City says water tankers will be made available where required.
Wednesday, 11 November
Cape Town CBD (09:00 to 18:30)
Buitengracht Street and possibly surrounding areas will experience a water shut-off while a new meter connection is installed between Military Road and Leeuwen Street.
Water network testing (09:00 to 16:00)
The following areas could experience low pressure or water interruptions:
- Fairways
- Parkwood
- Olive Grove
- Bizweni
- Diep River
- Wynberg
- Helderzicht
- Lourensia Park
- Paardevlei
- Garden Village
- Victoria Park
- Silvertas
- Carey Park
- Tamboerskloof
- Gardens
Thursday, 12 November
Plumstead (09:00 to 19:30)
The area bordered by Morton, Tiverton, Exeter, Thornbury and Hemyock Roads will experience a complete water shut-off during pipeline connections.
Steenberg (08:00 to 20:00)
The following roads will be affected:
- Lake Road
- Regis Road
- Easson Road
- Bergen Road
- Steenberg Road
- Vrede Road
Water network testing (09:00 to 16:00)
Capricorn, Saxenberg Park, Tamboerskloof and Gardens could experience low pressure or no water.
Additional areas (09:00 to 17:00)
Rondebosch East, Kenwyn, parts of Lansdowne, Penlyn Estate, Pinati Estate, Belthorn and Rylands will experience lower-than-usual water pressure.
The work involves rerouting an alternative water supply as the City prepares for connections to a new 535mm water main. Completion is expected by Saturday, 14 November.
How to prepare for Cape Town’s water outages
The City has advised residents in affected areas to take several precautions before maintenance begins.
These include:
- Store sufficient water in clean, sealed containers
- Keep enough drinking water for household members
- Store additional water for cooking, washing and sanitation
- Keep taps closed during scheduled interruptions
- Follow City announcements for updates on maintenance and water tanker locations
Residents should also be aware that water may briefly appear milky or discoloured after supply is restored. The City says this is generally caused by trapped air in the pipes and should clear if the water is left to stand.
For further updates, residents can follow @CityofCTAlerts on X.
The City has apologised for the inconvenience, saying the maintenance forms part of ongoing efforts to improve water infrastructure, manage pressure and reduce water losses caused by leaks and burst pipes.