Pretoria – Some areas of Hammanskraal will experience water supply disruptions tomorrow when technicians install the refurbished control valves inside Babelegi Booster Pump Station.
The City of Tshwane’s Water and Sanitation Department will shut down water supply to the Babelegi Reservoir distribution areas of Hammanskraal on Wednesday, (26 February 2025).
“This is to allow the city’s technicians to install the refurbished control valves inside Babelegi Booster Pump Station,” the City of Tshwane said.
“This essential work is scheduled to last for 10 hours from 07:00 until 17:00.”
The reservoir inlet and outlet will be closed before the shutdown, which will result in a water supply interruption in the following areas:
• Babelegi Industrial Area
• Ramotse
• Mandela Village
• Marokolong
• Kekana Gardens
• Refilwe and Portion 9
In a statement made available to The Bulrushes The City of Tshwane apologised “profusely for the inconvenience that may be encountered” as a result of the water supply disruption.
“Roaming water tankers will be arranged to supply the affected residents with water,” the statement.
“We appeal to all residents to use water sparingly during this time.”
The city encourages residents to assist in conserving and using water sparingly by doing the following:
• Do not water gardens.
• Do not wash cars.
• Do not clean driveways or pavements using hosepipes.
• Do not fill swimming pools.
• Flush toilets only when necessary.
• Close a running tap while brushing teeth.
• Reduce daily water usage as much as possible
