A Johannesburg Water team is on-site carrying out maintenance on a burst pipe at Ballyclare Drive. Water supply has been isolated to allow repairs and reduce further water loss. Materials are being sourced to proceed with the work. During this period, residents may experience low water pressure or intermittent supply. There is no estimated completion time at this stage. Further updates will be provided as the work progresses.
Key details
- Reason for outage: Burst pipe on Ballyclare Drive requiring on-site maintenance and isolation of supply.
- Location affected: Ballyclare Drive and surrounding areas including Ballyclare, Belline, and Galloway Street.
- Date and time: 13 May 2026 – 15:40
- Current status: Johannesburg Water team on-site; materials being sourced for repairs; supply isolated to minimise water loss.
- Expected completion: Not yet estimated. Updates to follow as work progresses.
- Source: Johannesburg Water Communications and Marketing
- Related branding: Vikela Amanzi, Protect Our Tomorrow
What residents should do
- Expect low water pressure or intermittent supply during the repair work.
- Save water where possible in case of longer disruption.
- Stay tuned for further updates from Johannesburg Water.
- For updates, visit the official notice page linked here: Johannesburg Water customer notices.
Frequently asked questions
- In Ballyclare, when will water return to normal? There is no estimated time yet. Updates will be provided as repairs progress.
- Why is there a water outage in Ballyclare Drive? A burst pipe requires on-site maintenance and the water supply has been isolated to stop further water loss while repairs are carried out.
- Which areas are affected in this outage? Ballyclare, Belline, and Galloway Street are mentioned as affected.
- What should residents do during the outage in Ballyclare Drive? Expect possible low water pressure or intermittent supply. Conserve water and await further updates from Johannesburg Water.
- Where can I get official updates for Ballyclare Drive? Check the Johannesburg Water notices page: customer notices.
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