Umgeni-U Thukela Water have started working on the installation a new delivery manifold to secure better water supply.
Crucial maintenance work will be undertaken by uMngeni-U Thukela Water (formerly Umgeni Water) – on the Avondale pumps at the Hazelmere Water Treatment Works. Thirteen areas will be affected by the repairs.
In a statement issued by uMngeni-U Thukela Water they stated that the work would involve installation of a new delivery manifold to ensure reliability of performance and improved water supply. The intricate nature of the work requires that the Avondale Pump Station be shut down while artisans replace the manifold.
A total of 80 hours (about three and a half days) has been allocated for the work to be completed. Work started at 10am today, Monday July 24, and is scheduled to be completed by 6pm on Thursday July 27.
In preparation for the replacement of the manifold, the Avondale pumps will be isolated and the pipeline that delivers water to the Avondale Reservoir scoured.
“During the shutdown of the Avondale Pump Station, the La Mercy pumps will be used to supply water to the Avondale Reservoir. However, in this period there may be a reduction in volumes of drinking water supplied by uMngeni-uThukela Water which could result in the following areas being affected by intermittent water supply or low pressure: Zimbali, Ballito, Chaka’s Rock, Salt Rock, Sheffield Beach, Foxhill, Umhlali, Shakaskraal, Etete, Nkobongo, Shayamoya, Shakas Head and Tinley Manor,” according to the statement.
Consumers who receive water from the Honolulu Reservoir will not be affected because this reservoir will be supplied from the Lower Thukela Bulk Water Supply Scheme in Mandini.
uMngeni-uThukela Water apologised for any inconvenience caused during the shutdown. They have assured customers they will make every endeavour to try to complete the work in the allocated time.
