Johannesburg Water is reporting an unplanned water interruption due to a burst pipe on Bowling Road in Gallo Manor. The burst is in the middle of the road, making repairs tricky. The pipe will be moved to the side for safety, then reinstated to its original position after repairs. Water supply has been isolated, so some areas may have low pressure or no water while work is done. There is no estimated time for restoration yet. More updates will follow as repairs progress.
Detailed list of key details
- Reason for outage: Pipe burst on Bowling Road, Gallo Manor, located in the middle of the road.
- What is being done: Pipe relocated to the side to allow safe repair work, then reinstated after repairs.
- Current status: Water supply isolated to enable repairs.
- Impact: Affected areas may experience low water pressure to no water during repairs.
- Affected areas in Sandton and Midrand: Sunninghill, Gate 9 Waterfall Equestrian Estate, Megawatt Park, Polofields Crossing, Parts of Paulshof, Polofields Lifestyle Estate, Edenburg, and surrounding areas.
- Estimated restoration time: Not available yet.
- Updates: Further updates will be provided as progress continues.
- Contact for service queries: 0860 056 2874 / 011 688 1699
- Email for faults: fault@jwater.co.za
- Source: Johannesburg Water notice posted on their site.
Frequently asked questions about this notice
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What areas are affected in Sandton and Midrand by the Bowling Road burst?
The affected areas include Sunninghill, Gate 9 Waterfall Equestrian Estate, Megawatt Park, Polofields Crossing, Parts of Paulshof, Polofields Lifestyle Estate, Edenburg, and surrounding areas. -
Why is there low water pressure or no water in Sunninghill and Edenburg?
Because the water supply has been isolated to allow repairs on the burst pipe, the pressure drops or water stops until repairs are finished. -
When will water be restored in Polofields Crossing and Edenburg?
There is no estimated time for restoration yet. Updates will be provided as repairs progress. -
How can I get updates or report issues for Gate 9 Waterfall Equestrian Estate?
Monitor the Johannesburg Water notices for updates or contact service queries at 0860 056 2874 / 011 688 1699 or fault@jwater.co.za. -
Where can I read the official notice and related Johannesburg Water notices?
See the official notice at Johannesburg Water customer notices and for more notices visit Johannesburg Water notices.