Johannesburg Water is attending to a major burst pipe at the corner of Harrison Street and De Villiers Street in the Johannesburg CBD. While crews work, there may be low to no water pressure for customers in the inner-city network. The repair requires handling a wal structure and hardened concrete that had been cast over the pipeline, which has caused delays. Excavation has now been completed and repair work is continuing. There is currently no confirmed estimated time of completion. Further updates will be provided as work progresses.
Detailed list of key details
- Issue: Unplanned water interruption due to a major burst pipe
- Location: Corner Harrison Street and De Villiers Street, Johannesburg CBD
- Area affected: Johannesburg CBD, inner-city network
- Reason for delay: Encountered a wal structure and hardened concrete cast over the pipeline during excavation
- Current status: Excavation completed; repair work continuing
- Time frame: No confirmed estimated time of completion at this stage
- Reporting body: Johannesburg Water
- Contact for service queries: 0860 056 2874 / 011 688 1699
- Email for fault reporting: fault@jwater.co.za
- Public updates: Further updates will be communicated as work progresses
- Source: Johannesburg Water notices
- More notices: Johannesburg Water notices
Questions and answers
- When will water return in Johannesburg CBD? There is currently no confirmed estimated time of completion. Updates will be provided as work progresses.
- Why is there low water pressure in Johannesburg CBD? A major burst pipe is being repaired. Until the repair is finished, pressure may remain low or there may be no water in parts of the inner-city network.
- What happened at Harrison Street and De Villiers Street in Johannesburg CBD? A burst pipe was found during excavation. A wal structure and hardened concrete cast over the pipe made access challenging, leading to additional work and time needed.
- Who is handling the repair in Johannesburg CBD? Johannesburg Water technical teams are on-site managing the repair work.
- How can I get updates or report issues? Call 0860 056 2874 or 011 688 1699, or email fault@jwater.co.za for faults. Updates will be issued as progress occurs.