RAND WATER PLANNED MAINTENANCE FOR MAY TO JULY 2025

Rand Water is scheduled to undertake critical maintenance on its key infrastructure starting Thursday, 29 May 2025, as part of its commitment to ensuring a sustainable and efficient water supply.

The objective of this planned maintenance is to increase capacity and enhance plant availability, reliability, and operational efficiency, supporting a more resilient and adaptable water supply network in preparation of the anticipated increased supply volumes from August 2025. 

The maintenance activities will commence at different times and locations across various municipalities. The main maintenance operation is scheduled to begin on 29 May at 03h00 and is anticipated to be concluded on 02 June at 17h00.

During this period, pumping capacity will be reduced at the Eikenhof, Palmiet, Mapleton, and Zwartkopjes systems. Areas within the cities of Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, and Tshwane may experience low pressure or intermittent water supply. The maintenance may also impact water provision to the local municipalities of Rand West, Mogale City, Merafong, Madibeng, Lesedi, Govan Mbeki, Rustenburg, Royal Bafokeng Administration, and Victor Khanye, Thembisile Hani, Midvaal and Emfuleni. 

RAND WATER PLANNED MAINTENANCE FOR MAY TO JULY 2025

The maintenance work has been strategically scheduled during the low consumption months of May to July 2025 to minimize disruptions and better manage the potential impact on water supply. The scope of work and associated impacts are outlined below:

City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality

No	Description	Affected system	Planned date	Planned duration	Impact on supply
1	Tie-in of B16 pipeline from Zuikerbosch, Station 5	Mapleton System	From 29 May at 03h00 to 02 June 2025 at 17h00	107 hours	No pumping at Mapleton Pumping Station for the whole duration.
2	Klipriviersberg isolation for cleaning & inspection	Palmiet System	From 03 June 2025 at 06h00 to 16h00	10 hours	Pumping will be reduced to 67% for 10 hours.
3	Russel Road meter installation	Palmiet System	03 June 2025 from 06h00 to 18h00	12 hours	No supply to the following meters: Southern Areas,  Barlow Road
4	Zwartkopjes Station valves replacements	Zwartkopjes System	From 30 June at 05h00 to 02 July 2025 at 07h00	50 hours	No pumping for the duration of the maintenance work.

The key objective for the major work is to connect the newly constructed B16 pipeline, which will be supplying water from the new Station 5A at Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Plant to Engine Room 3 at Mapleton Booster Pumping Station. The City of Ekurhuleni will also take an opportunity to carry out their maintenance in their electrical infrastructure.

City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality

No	Description	Affected system	Planned date	Planned duration	Impact on supply
1	Tie-in of B16 pipeline from Zuikerbosch, Station 5	Mapleton System	From 29 May at 03h00 to 02 June 2025 at 17h00	107 hours	No pumping at Mapleton Pumping Station for the whole duration.
2	Klipriviersberg isolation for cleaning & inspection	Palmiet System	From 03 June 2025 at 06h00 to 16h00	10 hours	Pumping will be reduced to 67% for 10 hours.

The above-mentioned work will affect the City of Tshwane meters that are supplied from the abovementioned systems.

City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality

No	Description	Affected system	Planned date	Planned duration	Impact on supply
1	Klipriviersberg isolation for cleaning & inspection	Palmiet System	03 June 2025 from 06h00 to 16h00	10 hours	Pumping will be reduced to 67% for 10 hours.
2	Pipe leak repairs at Zuikerbosch Plant	Eikenhof System	30 June 2025 from 05h00 to 02 July 2025 at 05h00.	48 hours	No pumping for 6 hours. It will be increased to 50% for 42 hours and then be increased 80% for the remaining 19 days.
3	Cleaning of Sedimentation Tank at Vereeniging Plant	Eikenhof System	30 June 2025 from  05h00 to 21 July 2025	21 days
4	Zwartkopjes Station valves replacements	Zwartkopjes System	30 June from 05h00 to 02 July 2025 until 07h00	50 hours	No pumping for the duration of the maintenance work.

The above-mentioned work will affect the City of Johannesburg meters that are supplied from the abovementioned systems.

 Mogale, Merafong, Royal Bafokeng and Rand West Local Municipalities

No	Description	Affected system	Planned date	Planned duration	Impact on supply
1	Pipe leak repairs at Zuikerbosch Plant	Eikenhof System	30 June 2025 from 05h00 to 02 July 2025 at 05h00.	48 hours	No pumping for 6 hours. It will be increased to 50% for 42 hours and then be increased 80% for the remaining 19 days.
2	Cleaning of Sedimentation Tank at Vereeniging Plant	Eikenhof System	30 June 2025 from 05h00 to 21 July 2025	21 days

The above-mentioned work will affect the Mogale, Merafong, Royal Bafokeng and Rand West meters that are supplied from the Eikenhof system.

Thembisile Hani, Lesedi, Govan Mbeki, Victor Khanye Local Municipalities and all Direct Customers and Industries 

No	Description	Affected system	Planned date	Planned duration	Impact on supply
1	Tie-in of B16 pipeline from Zuikerbosch, Station 5	Mapleton System	29 May at 03h00 to 02 June 2025 at 17h00	107 hours	No pumping at Mapleton Pumping Station for the whole duration.

The key objective for the major work is to connect the newly constructed B16 pipeline, which will be supplying water from the new Station 5 at Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Plant to Engine Room 3 at Mapleton Booster Pumping Station. The City of Ekurhuleni will also take an opportunity to carry out their maintenance in their electrical infrastructure.

 Madibeng Local Municipality   

No	Description	Affected system	Planned date	Planned duration	Impact on supply
1	Klipriviersberg isolation for cleaning & inspection	Palmiet System	03 June 2025 from 06h00 to 16h00	10 hours	Pumping will be reduced to 67% for 10 hours.
2	Pipe leak repairs at Zuikerbosch Plant	Eikenhof System	30 June 2025 from 05h00 to 02 July 2025 at 05h00.	48 hours	No pumping for 6 hours. It will be increased to 50% for 42 hours and then be increased 80% for the remaining 19 days.
3	Cleaning of Sedimentation Tank at Vereeniging Plant	Eikenhof System	30 June 2025 from  05h00 to 21 July 2025	21 days

The above-mentioned work will affect the Madibeng meters that are supplied from the above-mentioned systems.

Midvaal and Emfuleni Local Municipalities

No	Description	Affected system	Planned date	Planned duration	Impact on supply
1	Disconnect and removal of Amanzimtoti Pump No. 5 for overhaul	VVS System	29 May at 18h00 to 30 May 2025 at 07h30	13.5 hours	No pumping at Amanzimtoti Pumping Station for the whole duration.

The above-mentioned work will affect the Midvaal and Emfuleni meters that are supplied from the abovementioned system

Rustenburg Local Municipality

No	Description	Affected system	Planned date	Planned duration	Impact on supply
1	Pipe leak repairs at Zuikerbosch Plant	Eikenhof System	30 June 2025 from 05h00 to 02 July 2025 at 05h00.	48 hours	No pumping for 6 hours. It will be increased to 50% for 42 hours and then be increased 80% for the remaining 19 days.
2	Cleaning of Sedimentation Tank at Vereeniging Plant	Eikenhof System	30 June 2025 from 05h00 to 21 July 2025 at 05h00	21 days

The above-mentioned work will affect the Rustenburg meters that are supplied from the above-mentioned system.

In terms of Communication Protocol, Rand Water has officially notified its municipal customers regarding the upcoming project within the prescribed 21-day prior notice arrangement. This advance notice is intended to enable to inform their respective customers and  implement suitable contingency measures and manage storage capacity at the municipal level effectively.  As a result, municipal customers who will or likely to be impacted will advise consumers on the extent and the impact of water supply shortages in their respective areas.

During the maintenance period, Rand Water will issue regular updates through its official communication channels and social media platforms to keep customers thoroughly informed of the progress.