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uMngeni-uThukela Water

El Niño Update – January 2024

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uMngeni-uThukela Water (UUW) continues to monitor the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) signal and its potential impact on water resources. According to the latest (mid-January) assessment, El Niño conditions in the central-eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean remain strong, consistent with the on-going El Niño event. The Southern Oscillation Index, however, was in the neutral region (+3.7) during January 2023.

According to the latest climate model projections, strong El Niño conditions will continue to prevail for the remainder of the South African summer season, with neutral conditions likely to develop during mid-autumn (see Australian Bureau of Meteorology and International Research Institute for Climate and Society for detailed information on climate model predictions). Therefore, an El Niño advisory remains until the next assessment (mid-February).

Similar to December 2023, uMngeni-uThukela Water’s area of operation continued to receive normal to above-normal rainfall during January 2024. As a result, all dams managed by UUW were above fully supply capacity on 01st February 2024, except the Spring Grove Dam (95%), as well as dams managed at low storage levels for safety reasons. Based on the current water resource status, there is no risk of non-supply in UUW’s area of operation in the short-term.

*Dam levels managed for safety reasons.

Site Name

Storage level (%)
Today Last Year
Henley Dam 105 107
Hazelmere Dam* 83 54
Umzinto Dam 100 100
Inanda Dam 102 103
iMvutshane Dam* 87 86
Mearns Dam 106 121
Nagle Dam 101 102
Spring Grove Dam 95 102
Nungwane Dam 102 101
Albert Falls Dam 101 102
Home Farm Dam 104 102
Olifantskop Dam 106 116
Ludeke Dam* 68 53
Midmar Dam 100 101
Mhlabatshane Dam 101 101
Woodstock Dam 91 85
Spioenkop Dam 101 100
Wagendrift Dam 101 102
Goedertrouw Dam 100 100

Most global climate models suggest that the El Niño cycle is approaching its peak. Therefore, it is important for all stakeholders to remain alert for the remainder of the summer season. February is traditionally the hottest month of the year in UUW’s area of operation and climate models predict above-normal maximum temperatures for February and March 2024 in this area.

Water loss through evaporation increases with temperature; therefore, the projected high temperatures may pose a risk to water resources availability. Water users are encouraged to continue to use water efficiently by following the home-based water conservation tips issued by UUW on a weekly basis. uMngeni-uThukela Water will issue an update at the end of February 2024.

MEDIA AND PUBLIC NOTICE: Release of water from the Hazelmere Dam Due to heavy rains

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Thursday, 28 December 2023

The heavy rains in some parts of KwaZulu-Natal have prompted uMngeni-uThukela Water to release water from the Hazelmere Dam. The release of water will start at 8am on Friday, 29 December 2023 and continue until a safe operating level is attained. This exercise is necessary to prevent the risk of flooding of dwellings located upstream of the dam.

Recent streamflow and dam level readings indicate that inflows into Hazelmere have increased exponentially and the dam level continues to rise. Currently, the water level at the Hazelmere Dam is at 85%, which poses a risk of flooding of homes located within the flood line upstream of the dam.

For these reasons, Umngeni-uThukela Water which manages this dam on behalf of the Department of Water and Sanitation has taken a decision to release water on an emergency basis in order to reduce the dam level to comply with set operating rules

Water released from Hazelmere Dam makes its way into the Mdloti River, causing it to rise significantly. The river swells can be significant and do pose a risk drowning or getting washed away for people attempting to cross the river during this time.

We therefore urge the public to stay away from the river, not attempt to cross low-lying bridges and to safeguard any property, including livestock, that may be in proximity of the river banks while the water releases are in progress.

Issued: uMngeni-uThukela, Corporate Stakeholder Management Unit, Office of the Chief Executive

ISAZISO ESIBHEKISWE EMPHAKATHINI NABEZINDABA: UKUDEDELWA KWAMANZI EDAMINI IHAZELMERE

ULwesine, 28 Disemba 2023

Izimvula ezinamandla ezingxenyeni zesifundazwe saKwaZulu-Natal seziphoqe isikhungo esiphehla amanzi uMngeni-uThukela ukuba sidedele amanzi kwelinye lamadamu asenyakatho neTheku, iHazelmere Dam.

Lokhu kuzoqala ngehora lesishiyalombili ekuseni ngoLwesihlanu mhla zingu 29 Disemba 2023 kanti kuyoqhubeka kuze kube idamu lifinyelela ezingeni eliphephile lokusebenza. Ukudedelwa kwamanzi edamini kubalulekile ukuze kuqikelelwe ukuphepha kwemizi eyakhiwe bude buduze nalo ngoba ingaba sengcupheni yokwemuka uma lingagcwala lize lichitheke.

Ngokwezikalo zakamuva zomthamo wamanzi, iHazelmere Dam igcwele iyachichima njengoba iku-85% kanti isaqhubeka ukwamukela amanzi.

Ngenxa yalokhu, uMngeni-uThukela uyaphoqeleka ukuthi udedele amanzi ukuze kwehliswe umthamo wawo. Amanzi azodedelwa eHazelmere azongena emfuleni uMdloti nokuzoholela ekutheni ugcwale kakhulu. Ngaleyondlela sicela ukuthi umphakathi uqaphele ukuwela umfula njengoba uzobe udla izindwani.

Kanjalo nabantu abanempahla esosebeni lomfula, kubalwa nemfuyo, siyabacela ukuthi baqaphe kakhulu ngalesisikhathi ngoba kuzoba nobungozi bokwemuka.

Chief Executive 5 Year Fixed Term Contract

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]uMngeni-uThukela Water is a state-owned enterprise (SOE) mandated to provide bulk water and related services in the province. It is the second-largest Water Board in South Africa and employs over 1500 committed, motivated and enthusiastic employees in diverse professions, trades, and occupational levels. uMngeni-uThukela Water current strategic theme of being a “key partner that enables government to deliver effective and efficient water and related services in a financially sustainable manner”.

We seek candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need employees who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage resources entrusted to them, and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

The purpose of the job is: To provide strategic direction, leadership and risk assurance of a leading bulk water services utility in South Africa in order to fulfil its core mandate and vision

  • The Chief Executive is accountable for ensuring that the organisation complies with its mandate as per the Water Services Act and as directed by the Shareholder while maintaining its financial sustainability
  • To assume accountability for the uMngeni-uThukela Water strategy, business model and the overall business operations
  • To appraise the Board of Directors (Non-Executive) on uMngeni-uThukela Water’s strategic direction, value creation and sustainability of the uMngeni-uThukela Water business
  • Undertake broader stakeholder engagements to maintain shareholder confidence and improve business efficiencies
  • Drive and oversee sustainable change management programmes to achieve broader organizational effectiveness
  • Identify organizational interventions and deploy appropriate resources to respond to the Corporate Risk Register and emerging risks as well as changing environmental demands
  • Oversee the compilation and submission of the annual shareholder compact and subsequent alignment of the organizational performance to the agreed Balance Scorecard targets
  • Responsible for the implementation of the Board Resolutions, uMngeni-uThukela Water strategic objectives and the performance measures driving the Annual Business Plan as may be directed by the Board.

Key Responsibilities: Development of Strategy, Performance Management and Corporate Business Plans

  • Operational efficiency and effectiveness & Infrastructure and Water Resources Sustainability
  • Financial Management
  • Corporate Governance and Legal Compliance
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Human Capital Management.

Minimum Qualifications: BEng / BSc in Civil / Mechanical / Chemical Engineering/ Natural Science

  • A postgraduate qualification MBA/ MBL
  • Registration with the relevant professional body will be an added advantage.

Minimum Experience: Proven experience of 10 years at Senior Management Level with a minimum of 5 years at an Executive Level in a large scale organization dealing with water and sanitation.

Technical and Functional Competencies: Ability to create a KZN-wide vision and position the organization as a provincial utility

  • Strategy creation and plan formulation to ensure effective management of the utility
  • Ability to influence and guide directors, executives and staff in the utility
  • Technically sound in terms of contracts, project structuring and projects management
  • Understanding and ability to initiate and implement relevant contracting methodologies
  • Guide the setting of the utility’ bond market program
  • Ability to attract investments and to raise funds for the utility
  • Ability to function at an inter-governmental level
  • Understanding of the political economy of the region (within the 4 Clusters of the utility), and clear understanding of socioeconomic realities in the province
  • Clear understanding of corporate competencies, understanding of the financial markets, the role of borrowers and lenders as key partners, as well as appreciation of risk and return.

Behavioral Competencies:

  • Analytical Ability and Deductive Reasoning
  • Relationship Management
  • Integrity
  • People management
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Systematic, organized, high energy and results driven
  • Persuasive
  • Innovation.

uMngeni-uThukela Water is committed to the development of staff and promotes diversity, inclusiveness, and equity within the organisation. This appointment will be made in the context of the Employment Equity Plan. Successful candidates/applicants will be subjected to competency assessments and Security Clearance to the appropriate level as may be determined by uMngeni-Thukela Water from time to time.

Interested persons are requested to email the application letter, curriculum vitae, certified ID copy and certified copies of qualifications for attention to: Chiefexecutive.recruitment@umngeni-uthukela.co.za clearly indicating the position applied for and reference number. Applications without certified copies as well as those that are hand delivered will not be accepted. For enquires please contact at ce.enquiries@umngeni-uthukela.co.za.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”Download the advert” color=”primary” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.umngeni-uthukela.co.za%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F12%2FAdvert-Chief-Executive_.pdf|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Reduction of water supply from DV Harris Water Works due to pipeline damage by SANRAL contractor – 22 November 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE

uMngeni-uThukela Water has embarked on repairs to a pipeline that was damaged on Monday, 20 November 2023 by a contractor engaged in SANRAL work. The damaged pipeline supplies water to the Umlaas Road Reservoir. As a result of the damage and the subsequent repair process, there has been a reduction in the flow of water by 30 mega litres.

This has affected supply to:

  • Point M
  • Manyavu
  • Cator Ridge
  • Camperdown
  • Eston
  • Mid-Illovo
  • Umbumbulu
  • Summerveld
  • KwaXimba
  • Georgedale
  • Mpumalanga
  • Hammersdale
  • Shongweni
  • Zwelibomvu
  • Inwabi
  • Ngonyameni

Issued: Corporate Stakeholder Management Unit, Office of the Chief Executive

Minister Mchunu congratulates uMngeni-uThukela Water on its AA+ Fitch rating

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The Minister of the Department of Water and Sanitation South Africa, Mr Senzo Mchunu, is pleased with the newly reconfigured uMngeni-uThukela Water’s National Long-Term rating at ‘AA+’, by Fitch Ratings.

uMngeni-uThukela Water is an entity of the Department of Water and Sanitation, that came about following the reconfiguration of uMngeni-uThukela Water and Mhlathuze Water and is tasked to provide services to the whole of the Kwa-Zulu Natal province.

Reputable credit ratings agency, Fitch Ratings, reaffirmed uMngeni-uThukela Water’s AA+ rating while noting that the utility still remained on solid footing and on course to meeting its mandate, despite the recent reconfiguration of uMngeni-uThukela Water and Mhlathuze Water. The agency further detailed the key rating drivers and provided insight as to what would negatively affect the rating, stating the following: “Fitch could revise the Outlook to Negative if significant water losses and further delays of infrastructure investments constrain water supply and remain a key risk without proactive mitigating measures by management and the Department of Water and Sanitation”.

In congratulating the entity, Minister Mchunu had the following to say: “This is indeed a great accomplishment by uMngeni-uThukela Water, despite the reconfiguration which was concluded recently. We do take note of the warnings by Fitch Ratings and as a Department, we want to assure Fitch and the public that these issues are receiving our focused attention and we will continue to support the entity, as well as the newly appointed 12-member Board as they service the people of Kwa-Zulu Natal. We want to get to a point where all our entities are model entities and uMngeni-uThukela is on the right track. I would like to urge uMngeni-uThukela Water to keep it up!”

uMngeni-uThukela  engages with stakeholders on bulk water tariffs

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On Tuesday, 13 November 2023, the Executive Management of uMngeni-Uthukela engaged with various stakeholders including municipalities, the National Treasury, the South African Local Government Association, Siza Water, and Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority on proposed bulk water tariffs for the 2024/2025 period.

In its presentation to stakeholders, uMngeni-uThukela stressed that, in preparation for the tariff review, it had focussed on maintaining financial viability, infrastructure maintenance, and upgrades, and delivering quality potable water and related services.

Stakeholders expressed gratitude to uMngeni-uThukela for the consultative session, adding that there was a need to work collaboratively between water service authorities and the Water Board on issues of mutual interest. These include curbing non-revenue water loss and speeding up of new infrastructure projects for future water security.

As part of the ongoing consultations, uMngeni-uThukela will meet with its industrial and municipal stakeholders in the Richards Bay northern operations.

Planned Electrical Maintenance Shutdown for Avondale Pump Station – Monday, 30 October 2023

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The Avondale Pump Station will undergo a maintenance shutdown to allow for electrical work and servicing on two of its pumps. The shutdown will commence on Tuesday, 31 October 2023 at 8am until 1 November 2023 at 16h00.

On Tuesday, 31 October 2023, two pumps will be isolated to allow for the servicing of electrical components. During this time, only one pump will be operational which could lead to some reduction in the supply of water. A complete shutdown is however not anticipated.

On Wednesday, 1 November 2023, there will be a full switchboard isolation between 8am and 16h00 for further electrical work to be undertaken. This will result in the Avondale Pump Station being offline for 8 hours. However, as an interim arrangement and to ensure that water disruptions remain minimal, the Avondale Reservoir will be supplied via the La Mercy Pumps.

While we will endeavour to complete the electrical maintenance work by Wednesday, 1 November 2023, if warranted, some secondary inspections may be undertaken on Thursday, 2 November 2023.

The following areas that receive may experience a reduction in water supply during the maintenance shutdown:

Ilembe District

  • Zimbali
  • Ballito
  • Chaka’s Rock
  • Salt Rock
  • Sheffield Beach
  • Foxhill
  • Umhlali
  • Shaka’s kraal
  • Etete
  • Nkobongo
  • Shayamoya
  • Shaka’s Head
  • Tinley Manor
  • Ethembeni
  • Palm Lakes
  • Nyaninga

EThekwini Metro

  • La Mercy

uMngeni-uThukela Water apologises for the inconvenience but at the same assures its stakeholders and the public that the maintenance work is aimed at ensuring an uninterrupted water supply in future.

WE ALSO URGE THE PUBLIC TO CONTINUE TO USE WATER SPARINGLY.

Water supply back to normal after completion maintenance at Hazelmere Water Works and La Mercy Reservoir Pipeline ahead of schedule -Saturday, 21 October 2023

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uMngeni-uThukela has successfully completed the maintenance of one of its clarifiers at the Hazelmere Water Treatment Plant and the installation of a pipe spool to the La Mercy Reservoir pipeline.

In the first instance, uMngeni-uThukela had estimated that the cleaning of its clarifier would commence on Friday, 20 October until Monday, 23 October 2023.

However, the work was completed well ahead of schedule on Saturday, 21 October 2023.
Water is now being pumped normally to those parts of the Ilembe District, eThekwini Metro, and the Siza Water concession area that had been affected by the maintenance shutdown
The following areas are now back to a normal supply of water.

Ilembe District

  • Avondale
  • Ndwedwe

EThekwini Metro

  • Waterloo
  • Verulam
  • La Mercy

In the second instance, Umngeni-uThukela also completed on schedule the installation of a pipe spool on the La Mercy Reservoir pipeline. The water supply was fully restored on Friday, 20 October 2023 at 16h00.

The following areas are now back to a normal water supply.

  • La Mercy
  • Seatides
  • Westbrook
  • Nyaninga

uMngeni-uThukela Water would like to thank all its customers, stakeholders, and the public for their patience and understanding during the maintenance shutdown.

Issued by: Office of the Chief Executive, Corporate Stakeholder Management Unit

 

Isaziso somphakathi

Ukubuyela esimweni kokuphakwa kwamanzi eHazelmere Water Works kanye nepayipi eliphakela amanzi iLa Mercy Reservoir – uMgqibelo, 21 Okthoba 2023.

uMngeni-uThukela Water usuwuphothulile umsebenzi wokuhlanzwa kwelinye lamathangi amakhulukazi kwisiphehlimanzi iHazelmere Water Treatment Works kanye nokulungiswa kwepayipi eLa Mercy Resevior.

Lo msebenzi oqale ngoLwesihlanu womhlaka 20 Okthoba 2023 bekubhekeke ukuthi uphothulwe ngoMsombuluko womhlaka 23 Okthoba 2023 kepha sikwazile ukuwuphothula ngempumelelo ngoMgqibelo womhlaka 21 Okthoba 2023.

Lokhu kwaphoqa ukuthi kuvalwe isikhashana kwesiphehlimanzi saseHazelmere nokwathikameza ukuphakwa kwamanzi ezingxenyeni zikaMasipala wesifunda iLembe kanye noMasipala omkhulu weTheku.

Amanzi asebuyelile ekuphakweni ngokujwayelekile kulezizindawo ezilandelayo.

UMasipala wesifunda Ilembe

  • Avondale
  • Ndwedwe

UMasipala Omkhulu weTheku

  • Waterloo
  • Verulam
  • La Mercy

Esigabeni sesibili somsebenzi, Umngeni-uThukela uphinde waqeda ngesikhathi ukuxhunywa kwesiqeshana sepayipi elibheke eLa Mercy Reservior.
Lo msebenzi uphothulwe ntambama ngoLwesihlanu, 20 Okthoba 2023 kanti amanzi asephakwa ngokujwayelekile kulezindawo ezilandelayo

  • La Mercy
  • Seatides
  • Westbrook
  • Nyaninga

uMngeni-uThukela Water udlulisa ukubonga okukhulu emphakathini kanye nakumakhasimende awo ngokuwubekezelela ngesikhathi kuqhutshwa lo msebenzi.

Isaziso sivela kuphiko lokuXhumana namaKhasimende, iHhovisi leSikhulu Esiphezulu, uMngeni-uThukela Water

Maintenance Shutdown of Hazelmere Water Works and La Mercy Reservoir Pipeline for Thursday, 19 October 2023

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The Hazelmere Water Treatment Plant in Verulam will undergo a maintenance shutdown to allow for the isolation and cleaning of one of its clarifiers. The three-day shutdown will commence on Friday, 20 October 2023 at 1 am until the morning of Monday, 23 October 2023 at 6 am.

While water will continue to be pumped normally and reservoir water levels continually monitored during this time, there may be some reduction in supply and pressure. The shutdown will impact on parts of the ILembe District Municipality, the eThekwini Metro and the Siza Water concession area.

The following areas that receive their bulk water supply from the Hazelmere Water Treatment Plant may experience a reduction in supply and pressure during the shutdown:

  • Ilembe District
  • Avondale
  • Ndwedwe
  • EThekwini Metro
  • Waterloo
  • Verulam
  • La Mercy

In the second instance, Umngeni-uThukela will temporarily shutdown the pipeline to the La Mercy Reservoir for 8 hours from 8am on Friday, 20 October 2023 until 16h00 on the same day. This is to allow for the installation of a coated pipe spool in the meter chamber. The following areas will experience water interruptions during the 8-hour shutdown:

  • La Mercy
  • Seatides
  • Westbrook
  • Nyaninga

uMngeni-uThukela Water apologises for the inconvenience but at the same assures its stakeholders and the public that the maintenance work is aimed at ensuring an uninterrupted water supply in future. Every endeavour will be made to complete the work in the shortest possible time.

WE ALSO URGE THE PUBLIC TO CONTINUE TO USE WATER SPARINGLY.

ISAZISO ESIBHEKISWE EMPHAKATHINI NABEZINDABA

Ukuvalwa kwesikhashana kwesiphehlimanzi iHazelmere Water Works Kanye nepayipi eliphakela amanzi iLa Mercy Reservoir
uLwesine, 19 Okthoba 2023.

Isiphehlimanzi iHazelmere Water Treatment Plant eseVerulam sizovalwa okwesikhashana ukuze kuqhutshwe umsebenzi wokuhlanzwa kwelinye lamathangi amakhulukazi okugcina amanzi.

Lo msebenzi uyoqala ngoLwesihlanu mhlaka 20 Okthoba 2023 ngehora lokuqala ekuseni uze uphothulwe ngoMsombuluko mhlaka 23 Okthoba ngehora lesithupha ekuseni.

Yize sizoqhubeka nokuphaka amanzi siphinde siqaphe nomthamo wawo emathangini ngalesi sikhathi, kungenzela kube khona ukuncipha komthamo wawo kanjalo nomfutho aphuma ngawo.

Lokuqhutshwa kwalomsebenzi kuyothinta uMasipala weSifunda ILembe, uMasipala Omkhulu weTheku kanye nezingxenye ezithile ezithola amanzi kwinkampani ezimele iSiza Water.

Izindawo ezilandelayo eziphakelwa amanzi awumthamo asuka eHazelmere Water Works kungenzeka zithakamezeke ngesikhathi kuqhutshwa umsebenzi:

  • UMasipala wesifunda Ilembe
  • Avondale
  • Ndwedwe
  • UMasipala Omkhulu weTheku
  • Waterloo
  • Verulam
  • La Mercy

Esigabeni sesibili somsebenzi, Umngeni-uThukela uzomisa ukuphakwa kwamanzi abheke eLa Mercy Reservior isikhathi esingangamahora awu-8 kusukela ngo 8 ekuseni kuya ku 4 ntambama ngoLwesihlanu, 20 Okthoba 2023. Lokhu kwenzelwa ukuthi kuxhunywe isiqeshana sepayipi endaweni okuhlala kuyo imitha lokukala umthamo wamanzi.

Izindawo ezilandelayo ezizothikamezeka ngalesisikhathi:

  • La Mercy
  • Seatides
  • Westbrook
  • Nyaninga

Umngeni-uThukela Water udlulisa ukuxolisa okukhulu ngokuthikamezeka okuzoba khona kepha siyaqiniseka ukuthi lo msebenzi uyokwenza ngcono isimo sokutholakala kwamanzi enkathini ezayo. Sizozama okusemandleni ukuqikelela ukuthi umsebenzi siwuphothula ngaphambi kwesikhathi esibekiwe.

uMngeni-uThukela to embark on a 24-hour planned maintenance shutdown of the Durban Heights Water Treatment Plant on Wednesday, 11 October 2023 until Thursday, 12 October 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE

uMngeni-uThukela to embark on a 24-hour planned maintenance shutdown of the Durban Heights Water Treatment Plant on Wednesday, 11 October 2023 until Thursday, 12 October 2023

uMngeni-uThukela Water will implement a planned maintenance shutdown of its Durban Heights Water Treatment Plant to allow for the completion of repair work on Aquaduct-2 which was washed away during the floods in April 2022.

Aqueduct-2 is a large-diameter pipeline that supplies raw water to the Plant for purification and supply to customers.

The planned maintenance shutdown requires the isolation of Aqueduct 2 to allow for the inspection of its last section. Depending on the inspection outcomes, carbon fibre repair kits will be installed on those identified sections of the Aqueduct.

The shutdown will commence at midnight on Wednesday, 11 October 2023, and will be undertaken over 24 hours until midnight on Thursday, 12 October 2023.

This critical maintenance exercise forms part of uMngeni-uThukela’s plans to restore its bulk water infrastructure following damages sustained during the April 2022 floods.

During this time, parts of the eThekwini Metro will experience a reduced supply of water.

The following areas that are supplied by the Durban Heights Water Treatment Plant may experience some disruptions or low water pressure during this time:

  • Durban North
  • uMhlanga
  • Phoenix
  • Inanda
  • Ntuzuma
  • KwaMashu
  • Umlazi
  • Chatsworth
  • Folweni
  • Chesterville
  • Westville
  • Pinetown
  • KwaSanti
  • Savannah Park
  • Klaarwater
  • Verulam
  • Redcliffe
  • Richmond Farm
  • Queensburgh
  • Chatsworth
  • Klaarwater
  • Shallcross
  • St Wendolins
  • Savanah Park
  • Welbedatch West
  • Demat
  • Luganda
  • Mawelewele
  • Parts of Nagina
  • Washington Heigh

uMngeni-uThukela Water will continue to work with the eThekwini Metro to ensure that disruptions are minimal and that the maintenance work is kept to schedule.

We apologise for any disruption that will be caused during the maintenance work but reassure all our customers and the public that, ultimately, the infrastructure upgrade will result in a more secure supply of water in the future.

We also urge the public to continue to use water sparingly.

Issued by: Corporate Stakeholder Management Unit, Office of the Chief Executive, uMngeni-uThukela Water

ISAZISO SOMPHAKATHI

uMngeni-uThukela uzomisa ukusebenza isikhathi esingamahora angu 24 kwisihlanzimanzi iDurban Heights Water Treatment Plant ukuze kwenziwe umsebenzi ohlelelwe ngoLwesithathu, 11 ku Mfumfu (Okthoba) 2023 kuya kuLwesine, 12 ku Mfumfu (Okthoba)  2023

uMngeni-uThukela Water uzomisa okwesikhashana ukusebenza kwesihlanzimanzi sawo iDurban Heights Water Treatment Plant ukuze kuqhutshekwe nomsebennzi wokulungiswa kwe- Aqueduct-2 elilimala mhla kunezikhulula ku Mbasa (Ephreli) 2022.

I-Aqueduct 2 ipayipi elinobubanzi obukhulu eliphakela amanzi kwisihlanzamanzi saseDurban Heights nokuthi uma esehlanzekile adluliswe kumakhasimende ethu.

Lokuqhutshwa kwalo msebenzi ohlelelwe kumbandakanya ukuvalwa kwe-Aqueduct 2 ukuze onjiniyela bakwazi ukuhlola ingxenye yokugcina yepayipi. Uma kunomokalalo ohlonziwe kulo, liyobe selilungiswa kuleyondawo.

Ukumiswa kokuphehlwa kwamanzi awumthamo asuka eDurban Heights kuyoqala ngehora leshumi nambili ebusuku ngoLwesithathu mhlaka 11 ku Mfumfu (Okthoba)  kuze kube ihora leshumi nambili ngoLwesine womhlaka 12 kuMfumfu (Okthoba)  2023.

Lo msebenzi usemqoka kakhulu futhi uyingxenye yezinhlelo zoMngeni-uThukela zokuqikelela ukuvuselelwa kwengqalasizinda yawo ethwala amanzi awumthamo kulandela ukukhahlamezeka kwayo ngezikhukhula zika kuMbasa (Ephreli) 2022. Ngenxa yalokhu kulungiswa, kunezingxenye zikaMasipala oMkhulu weTheku ezingathikamezeka kumbe zehlelwe umfutho wamanzi eziwatholayo.

Lapha kubalwa izindawo ezilandelayo:

  • Durban North
  • uMhlanga
  • Phoenix
  • Inanda
  • Ntuzuma
  • KwaMashu
  • Umlazi
  • Chatsworth
  • Folweni
  • Chesterville
  • Westville
  • Pinetown
  • KwaSanti
  • Savannah Park
  • Klaarwater
  • Verulam
  • Redcliffe
  • Richmond Farm
  • Queensburgh
  • Chatsworth
  • Klaarwater
  • Shallcross
  • St Wendolins
  • Savanah Park
  • Welbedatch West
  • Demat
  • Luganda
  • Mawelewele
  • Parts of Nagina
  • Washington Heigh

uMngeni-uThukela Water uzoqhubeka nokusebenzisana ngokubambisana noMasipala oMkhulu weTheku ukuze kuqikelelwe ukuthi ukuthikamezeka kokuphakwa kwamanzi akubi nomthelela ongako emphakathini.

Sidlulisa ukuxolisa emphakathini namakhasimende ethu ngokuthikamezeka okuzoba khona ngalesi sikhathi kepha siyaqinisekisa ukuthi uyothi ungaphothulwa lo msebenzi ingqalasizinda yethu ikwazi ukumelana kangcono nomsebenzi wokuphaka amanzi awumthamo enkathini ezayo.

Sithanda ukukhumbuza umphakathi ukuthi uqhubeke ngokusebenzisa amanzi ngokonga.

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ABOUT US

uMngeni-uThukela Water, a state-owned entity, is one of Africa’s most successful organisations involved in water management and is the largest supplier of bulk potable water in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
The organisation was established in 1974.

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Head Office

310 Burger Street Pietermaritzburg  3201. South Africa

PO Box 9,
Pietermaritzburg 3200
KwaZulu-Natal.
South Africa

Tel: +27 (33) 341 1111
Fax: +27 (33) 341 1167
Toll Free: 0800 331 820

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Izintaba Region

7 Portland Road Mkondeni
3201. South Africa

PO Box 9,
Pietermaritzburg 3200
KwaZulu-Natal.
South Africa

Tel: +27 (33) 846 1700
Fax: +27 (33) 386 3673
Toll Free: 0800 331 820

Ulwandle Region

13 Pineside Road
New Germany
3610. South Africa

PO Box 11,
New Germany 3620
KwaZulu-Natal.
South Africa

Tel: +27 (31) 719 7300
Fax: +27 (31) 719 7325
Toll Free: 0800 331 820

Richards Bay Region

Cnr South Central Arterial & Battery Bank Alton
Richards Bay, 3901
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Private Bag X1047,
Richards Bay, 3900
KwaZulu-Natal.
South Africa

Tel: +27 (35) 902 1000
Fax: +27 (35) 902 1111
Toll Free: 0800 331 820

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