Central SA
Veld fires affect water supply in Mangaung─── KEKELETSO MOSEBETSI 09:11 Sun, 15 Oct 2023
Residents of Mangaung metro will again spend days without water.
Mangaung Metro spokesperson Qondile Khedama says residents may experience possible water disruptions because Eskom poles were damaged by recent veld fires. The affected poles supply electricity to Welbedacht water treatment plant and the adjacent areas.
The areas that will be affected by water cuts include Pellissier, Lourierpark, Fauna, Wilgehof, Universitas, Gardenia Park, Dewetsdorp, De Wet Park, Vista Park, Heidedal, Rocklands, Phelindaba, Bloemanda, Phase 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9, Freedom Square, Bergman Square, Grassland, Phahameng, Bochabela, Bainsvlei, Langenhovenpark and Spitskop N1 near Heuwelsig.
Khedama said the estimated restoration time is 19 hours. Eskom has assured the metro that it is working overtime to resolve problems.
