PUBLIC NOTICE: Ethekwini Mayor Welcomes Progress on 53 Pipeline Repair

Wednesday, 7 January 2026

Affected Areas

Point M, Umbumbulu Reservoir, Eston, Midlllovo Mkhambathini

Mayor, Cyril Xaba visited the Willowton Road pipeline repair site in Pietermaritzburg to assess progress on the damaged 53 pipeline. Despite challenging conditions, repairs are advancing steadily, with water restoration expected by Saturday, 10 January 2026

Issued by: Marketing and Communications Unit
Office of the Chief Executive, uMngeni-uThukela Water