NELSON MANDELA BAY - 24 HOUR WATER SHUTDOWN OF CHURCHILL PIPELINE TO AFFECT LARGE PARTS OF THE METRO

The Municipality would like to inform residents that a 24-hour shutdown of the Churchill pipeline is required in order to perform critical leak repairs. 

The shutdown will commence tomorrow, Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021. Water supply is expected to be restored tomorrow evening. 

A critical joint fail will be repaired using a specialized seal. One of the two pipelines will be isolated which means the output will be reduced however, water will still be entering the supply zones. 

Storage reservoirs will be filled and we anticipate that bulk water supply to be restored prior to storage levels being depleted. 

We urge residents to use water only for essential purposes only during this period to prevent the depletion of storage levels. 

The following areas may experience low pressure or water disruptions: 

1. Parts of Walmer

2. Walmer Downs

3. Walmer Heights

4. Mangold Park

5. Glen Hurd

6. Newton Park

7. Greenacres

8. Parts of Cotsworld

9. Parts of Schauderville

10. Linkside

11. Mill Park

12. Parts of Central

13. Mount Croix

14. Perridgevale

15. Deal Party

16. North End

17. Sydenham 

18. Central

19. Parts of Gelvandale 

20. Summerstrand

21. Forrest Hill

22. Seaview

23. Blue Horizon Bay 

The situation will be closely monitored, and water tankers will be made available should reservoir storage levels fall below a certain level. 

Water tanker positions will be advertised on the NMBM website and social media pages, and can also be inquired about by calling the Service Delivery Call Centre at 0800 20 5050.