Johannesburg Water is attending to a burst water pipe at the corner of 9th Street and 12th Avenue in Orange Grove. The burst occurred on a take-off from a 750mm pipeline. Water supply will be isolated at the Linksfield Reservoir to allow repairs. Affected areas include parts of Norwood, Fairwood, Orange Grove, Bramley North, Highlands North, Sydenham, Linksfield, Linksfield Ridge, Fellside, Victory Park, Abbotsford, Oaklands, The Gardens, Maryvale, Mountain View, Dunhill, and surrounding areas. There is no estimated time for restoration yet. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Summary of key details
- Reason for outage: Burst water pipe on a take-off from a 750mm pipeline.
- Location of outage: Corner of 9th Street and 12th Avenue, Orange Grove.
- Isolated at: Linksfield Reservoir.
- Affected areas: Norwood, Fairwood, Orange Grove, Bramley North, Highlands North, Sydenham, Linksfield, Linksfield Ridge, Fellside, Victory Park, Abbotsford, Oaklands, The Gardens, Maryvale, Mountain View, Dunhill, and surroundings.
- ETR (estimated time for restoration): Not available at this time.
- How updates are shared: Updates will be communicated as information becomes available.
- Messages from the issuer: Issued by Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.
- Contact for service queries:
- Phone: 0860 056 2874 / 011 688 1699
- Email: fault@jwater.co.za
- Facebook: Johannesburg Water
- X: @JHBWater
- Source link: Johannesburg Water notices.
Frequently asked questions
- What areas are affected in Orange Grove and nearby towns? Affected areas include parts of Norwood, Fairwood, Orange Grove, Bramley North, Highlands North, Sydenham, Linksfield, Linksfield Ridge, Fellside, Victory Park, Abbotsford, Oaklands, The Gardens, Maryvale, Mountain View, and Dunhill, plus surrounding areas.
- Why is there an outage in Norwood and Sydenham? The outage is due to a burst pipe on a 750mm line feeding the Linksfield Reservoir, requiring isolation of the water supply.
- When will water return to Illovo and nearby areas? There is no estimated restoration time yet. Updates will follow as information becomes available.
- What should residents do during this outage in Linksfield and surrounding areas? Preserve water where possible, use stored water for essential needs, avoid non-essential use, and monitor updates from Johannesburg Water for ETAs.
- How can I report issues or get updates for the 9th Street and 12th Avenue area? Use the provided channels: 0860 056 2874, 011 688 1699, fault@jwater.co.za, or Johannesburg Water social pages.
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