Rand Water shuts supply to Mabopane and Ga‑Rankuwa reservoirs what residents need to know

Planned shutdown to replace bulk meter will affect parts of northern Tshwane

Rand Water has notified the City of Tshwane of a planned shutdown to replace and upgrade the bulk water meter that supplies the Mabopane and Ga‑Rankuwa Industrial Reservoirs. The maintenance is scheduled to start on Tuesday, 27 June 2023 at 08:00 and finish on Wednesday, 28 June 2023 at 08:00, lasting about 24 hours.

Where interruptions may occur

The City lists a number of areas where water interruptions may be experienced during the shutdown. These include parts of Ga‑Rankuwa and Mabopane as well as neighbouring locations and industrial areas. Affected locations named by the City include:

• Ga‑Rankuwa (all extensions)
• Nooitgedacht 256‑JR
• Ga‑Rankuwa Industrial
• Rietgat 105‑JR
• Ga‑Rankuwa View
• Sjambok Zijn Oude Kraal 258‑JR
• Kameelfontein 257‑JR
• Soshanguve Block NW
• Klippan 102‑JR
• Syferfontein 430‑JQ
• Mabopane (all extensions)
• Tswaing 149‑JR
• Mabopane 702‑JR
• Winterveld (all extensions)

Other planned meter works

The City of Tshwane also advised of another planned shutdown to replace and upgrade the bulk meter supplying the Erasmia and Valhalla Reservoirs. That work is scheduled for Thursday, 29 June 2023 from 09:00 until 21:00 and may affect a number of surrounding suburbs named by the municipality.

What the City says and what residents reported

The City of Tshwane said the reservoirs involved will be filled to maximum capacity prior to the shutdown, but warned that interruptions could still occur. The municipality added:

“The City of Tshwane apologises for the inconvenience that may be encountered because of the above-mentioned water supply shutdowns.”

On the City’s media release page, several residents later commented that some areas experienced prolonged interruptions after planned shutdowns and requested updates and assistance.

How residents can prepare

The City’s notice underscores the potential for temporary interruptions to supply during meter replacement works. Residents in the named areas should expect short disruptions during the scheduled windows and take basic precautions such as storing potable water before the shutdown and monitoring official City of Tshwane communications for updates.

Where to get official updates

For official information the City’s media releases and website are the primary sources of notices about planned shutdowns and service updates.