Orkney Water Interruption and Hartbeesfontein Line Repair Highlight Ongoing Municipal Maintenance Efforts
- Karen Scheepers
- 11 hours ago
- 2 min read
Water infrastructure across the City of Matlosana is undergoing significant maintenance and emergency repair interventions this week, affecting multiple communities. Residents in Orkney have been informed of a scheduled water supply interruption due to planned maintenance, while the City has also announced the successful repair of a major water line supplying Hartbeesfontein and Tigane. These developments form part of ongoing efforts to ensure a stable and reliable water supply throughout the municipality.
Scheduled Water Supply Interruption for Orkney
Residents of Orkney will experience a temporary disruption to the municipal water supply as maintenance is carried out on the pump line and pump station at the Brooke Street Reservoir.
Interruption Details
Date: Thursday, 20 November 2025
Time: 06:00 to 20:00
Area Affected: Entire Orkney
During this period, households may encounter low water pressure or no water at all while work is underway. To support the community’s urgent needs, water tankers will be deployed to provide temporary relief throughout the day.
The planned intervention aims to reinforce the reliability of Orkney’s water distribution system and prevent larger unplanned outages in the future.
City Repairs Major Hartbeesfontein Supply Line
In addition to the scheduled maintenance, the City of Matlosana has confirmed the successful repair of a major water pipe burst affecting the primary supply line to Hartbeesfontein and Tigane. The burst caused a substantial interruption, impacting nearly the entire line serving both communities.
Municipal water department teams worked tirelessly to locate and repair the leak, ensuring that the system could be restored safely and efficiently.
Restoration Progress
The municipal pumping facility is now operating at full capacity.
Water reservoirs supplying Hartbeesfontein and Tigane are steadily returning to optimal levels.
Residents can now expect consistent access to clean, drinkable water as normal supply resumes.
Municipal officials acknowledged the urgency of the repair and expressed appreciation for the patience shown by residents during the disruption.
Ongoing Commitment to Water Infrastructure Stability
Both the planned maintenance in Orkney and the emergency repair in Hartbeesfontein demonstrate the City of Matlosana’s continued commitment to strengthening local water infrastructure. By addressing faults, preventing future breakdowns, and responding promptly to emergencies, the municipality aims to ensure dependable water delivery across all affected areas.
Residents are encouraged to monitor official channels for further updates and to report any new leaks, pressure drops, or service interruptions.
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