The Randjieslaagte Reservoir outlet will be closed on Wednesday, 01 April 2026 from 06:00 to enable repair work on a re-burst pipe on Lyndhurst Road. This may cause low water pressure or no water in some areas. There is no estimated time of restoration yet. Updates will come as work starts and progresses.
Details of the outage
- Reason: Repair work on a re-burst pipe at the Lyndhurst Road outlet of the Randjieslaagte Reservoir.
- When: Wednesday, 01 April 2026 from 06:00.
- ETR: Not available at this time. Further updates will be issued as the situation changes.
- Affected areas: Riverpark, Lombardy East, Lombardy West, Lyndhurst, Sandringham, Rembrandt Park, Silvamonte, Sunningdale, Kew, Bramley, Melrose Arch, Glenhazel, Savoy, and parts of Alexandra.
- What to expect: Customers in the affected areas may experience low pressure to no water during the outage period.
- Communication: Updates will be provided by Johannesburg Water as work progresses.
- Contact for service queries:
- Phone: 0860 056 2874 / 011 688 1699
- Email: fault@jwater.co.za
- Facebook: Johannesburg Water
- X: @JHBWater
What residents should do during the outage
- Store enough water for essential needs before the outage begins.
- Report any interruptions or issues to the provided contacts.
- Monitor Johannesburg Water channels for updates on restoration times.
- Avoid wasting water; use it sparingly while pressure is low or absent.
- Plan activities that require water around the outage window if possible.
Where to get more information
For the latest notices from Johannesburg Water, visit the official notices page at Johannesburg Water notices.
For more Johannesburg Water notices and updates, check this page with more notices.
Frequently asked questions
- What areas are affected by the Randjieslaagte Reservoir outage? Areas include Riverpark, Lombardy East, Lombardy West, Lyndhurst, Sandringham, Rembrandt Park, Silvamonte, Sunningdale, Kew, Bramley, Melrose Arch, Glenhazel, Savoy and parts of Alexandra.
- When does the outage start and end? It starts on Wednesday, 01 April 2026 at 06:00. An exact restoration time is not yet known.
- Why is there low water pressure or no water in these areas? The repair work on a re-burst pipe at Lyndhurst Road requires shutting the outlet of Randjieslaagte Reservoir, which affects water supply to the listed areas.
- Who can residents contact for updates or faults during the outage? Johannesburg Water fault line: 0860 056 2874 or 011 688 1699, email fault@jwater.co.za, or visit Johannesburg Water on Facebook or X (@JHBWater).
- Where can I find official notices about this outage? Official notices are posted at the Johannesburg Water notices page: https://www.johannesburgwater.co.za/media/media-statement/customer-notices/.