Durban — Forty eThekwini Municipality areas will experience a four-day shutdown this week.
The municipality said western areas would be affected by water supply restrictions.
“Residents and businesses are informed of a planned water shutdown by Sanral (South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd) to relocate pipeline 53 to complete the construction of the N3 highway in the vicinity of Lynfield Park,” the municipality said.
“During the four-day shutdown, there will be a reduced inflow to the western areas of eThekwini Municipality.
“The shutdown will start from midnight on November 8 to 11, 2022,” the municipality said.
The following areas will be affected by water restrictions:
- Umbumbulu
- Adams Mission
- KwaXimba
- Cato Ridge
- Georgedale
- Hammarsdala
- Mpumalanga
- Mlaba Village
- Drummond
- Cliffdale
- Skhelekehleni
- Inchanga
- Isithumba
- Hillcrest
- KwaNyuswa
- Bothas Hill
- Kloof
- New Germany
- KwaDabeka
- Westmead
- Tshelimnyama
- KwaNdengezi
- Dassenhoek
- Coffee Farm
- KwaNdengezi Pitoli
- Ntuzuma
- Mzinyathi
- Crestholme
- Waterfall
- Amatikwe
- Etafuleni
- Amaoti
- Molweni
- KwaNqetho
- Mshazi
- Embo
- Salem
- Zwelibomvu
- Shongweni
- Ntshongweni
“Residents from the affected areas are urged to reduce their consumption during the shutdown period to avoid water outages,” the municipality said.
For more information regarding water supply, the public can call the toll-free number 080 311 1111 or use the eThekwini Water and Sanitation WhatsApp number 073 1483 477. Alternatively, email: Eservices@durban.gov.za.
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