JB Marks Announces Water Supply Interruptions in Ventersdorp and Ikageng
- Karen Scheepers
- Oct 28
- 2 min read
The JB Marks Local Municipality has issued two important public notices informing residents of upcoming and ongoing water supply interruptions affecting Ventersdorp and parts of Ikageng. The interruptions are linked to essential maintenance and emergency repair work aimed at ensuring a more reliable, sustainable, and efficient water supply for local communities.
🔧 Planned Maintenance in Ventersdorp
Residents in Ventersdorp town and Tshing township are advised to prepare for a temporary water supply interruption scheduled for Tuesday, 28 October 2025, from 09:00 to 17:00.This planned outage will enable the municipality to carry out critical maintenance and repair work at the Ventersdorp Water Pump Station, a key facility that supplies water to households and businesses across the area.
According to the municipality, this work forms part of its ongoing infrastructure improvement program designed to enhance the overall quality, pressure consistency, and reliability of the local water network.Residents are encouraged to store sufficient water in advance and to use water sparingly throughout the day to maintain pressure and prevent additional strain on the system.
Municipal officials have extended their apologies for the inconvenience, emphasizing that such temporary interruptions are vital to prevent larger, unplanned breakdowns in the future. The municipality also thanked residents for their patience and cooperation during the maintenance period.
⚙️ Mechanical Breakdown at Ikageng Water Pump Station 7
In a separate notice, the JB Marks Municipality reported a mechanical breakdown at Ikageng Water Pump Station 7, which has disrupted the pumping of water to the Ikageng West Reservoir. This breakdown has already affected supply to Potch Industria and Ikageng Proper (Old Ikageng).
Repair teams are scheduled to begin restoration work on Tuesday, 28 October 2025, with technical staff mobilized to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. While repairs are underway, residents in the affected zones are urged to use water sparingly to help stabilize the limited supply still available within the network.
The municipality assured residents that continuous progress updates will be shared through official communication channels as the repair work advances. It also reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining transparency and minimizing disruptions to essential services wherever possible.
💧 Ongoing Commitment to Service Improvement
The JB Marks Local Municipality continues to implement proactive maintenance and infrastructure rehabilitation projects across its service areas. These include water network upgrades, pump station refurbishments, and leak management initiatives designed to secure long-term water stability.While short-term interruptions are sometimes unavoidable, such interventions aim to create a more dependable and sustainable water distribution system for all communities under the JB Marks jurisdiction.
Residents are reminded that updates on municipal service interruptions and progress reports can be found through the JB Marks Local Municipality’s official platforms, including social media pages and community notices.
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