Cape Town to implement 10-hour water shutdown in these areas

The City of Cape Town has confirmed that some areas will experience a 10-hour water shutdown on Thursday, 19 November.

The Water and Sanitation Directorate said the planned maintenance forms part of ongoing efforts to upgrade critical infrastructure and improve water supply across the city.

CAPE TOWN AREAS SET TO EXPERIENCE 10-HOUR WATER SHUTDOWN

The City of Cape Town said planned maintenance work, including pipe and valve installations, repairs, and replacements, will result in water supply disruption to these areas:

Welgedacht, Selborne Slot, Oude Westhof, Van Riebeeckshof, Kanonberg, and Kanonberg Lifestyle Estate – The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will temporarily shut off the water supply to Welgedacht, Selborne Slot, Oude Westhof, Van Riebeeckshof, Kanonberg, and Kanonberg Lifestyle Estate from 20:00 on Tuesday, 17 November, until 05:00 on Wednesday, 18 November.

Parts of Lotus River – The City will temporarily shut off the water supply to Lake Road, Third Avenue, Fourth Avenue, Fifth Avenue, and possibly surrounding roads in Lotus River, on Tuesday, 17 November, from 09:00 until 18:00.

Kuils River Industria, Brantwood, De Kuilen and Letru – The City of Cape Town said it will temporarily shut off the water supply to Kuils River Industria, Brantwood, De Kuilen and Letru on Tuesday, 17 November, from 09:00 until 16:00.

“This test shut-off will allow the maintenance team to assess the impact ahead of the actual shut-off, at a date to be determined, when two water meters will be installed on the water supply network in these areas. The affected areas will experience no water during this period. Consumers are encouraged to store water in advance in clean, sealed containers for domestic use,” the municipality said.

Woodstock, Salt River and Observatory – The City will temporarily shut off the water supply to Woodstock, Salt River and Observatory, on Thursday, 19 November 2026, from 09:00 until 19:00. This will allow the maintenance team to urgently carry out repairs to the leaking 750mm-diameter bulk water supply main in Sir Lowry Road and replace defective control valves on the water supply network in the area. 

ZERO-PRESSURE TESTS

The City of Cape Town will also conduct zero-pressure tests (ZPT) and conditional assessments on the water supply network, resulting in water supply disruptions in the following areas:

• Monday, 16 November 2026, 09:00 – 16:00: Welcome Glen and Da Gama Park
• Tuesday, 17 November 2026, 09:00 to 16:00: Diep River
• Wednesday, 18 November 2026, 09:00 to 16:00: Kommetjie
• Thursday, 19 November 2026, 09:00 to 16:00: Retreat, Cafda Village, Steenberg, Coniston Park, Sheraton Park