Essential Infrastructure Upgrade: Planned Water Shutdown in Ikageng and Potch-Industria
- Karen Scheepers
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
The JB Marks Local Municipality has issued a public notice confirming a scheduled water shutdown affecting the Ikageng Pump Station. This necessary interruption is required to facilitate a critical infrastructure upgrade: the installation of a new Water Meter and Pump Control Valve.
The upgrade work is being carried out by an appointed contractor and is essential for improving the efficiency and management of the local water network.
Shutdown Details and Affected Areas
The planned water supply interruption is scheduled for next week, impacting two primary areas within the municipality.
Component | Detail |
Date of Shutdown: | Tuesday, December 9, 2025 |
Timeframe: | From 06h00 (6:00 AM) until later in the evening |
Location of Work: | Ikageng Pump Station |
Purpose: | Installation of new Water Meter and Pump Control Valve |
Areas that will be affected by the shutdown include:
Ikageng Proper (Old Ikageng)
Potch-Industria
Resident Advisory and Preparation
The municipality strongly advises all residents and businesses in the affected zones to make necessary preparations for the full-day water outage.
Store Water in Advance: Residents are urged to store sufficient water for consumption, sanitation, and essential use well ahead of the 06h00 start time on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
Duration: While the start time is fixed, the notice indicates the supply will be off "until later in the evening," suggesting a potential duration of 12 hours or more, depending on the complexity of the installation work.
The JB Marks Local Municipality extends its sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused by this essential infrastructure upgrade and appreciates the patience and cooperation of all affected residents. The installation of the new components is a critical step toward ensuring better water management and service delivery in the long term.
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