Hursthill Reservoir in Johannesburg has been closed for emergency repairs after a major pipe burst in Melville. | IamAlexSweet
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Hursthill Reservoir in Johannesburg has been closed for emergency repairs after a major pipe burst in Melville.According to the entity, Melville, Richmond, Westcliff, Parktown, Emmarentia, and Greenside are affected as the network must be drained to allow for repairs.Meanwhile, the water network in Sunninghill has been drained after a major pipe burst at the corner of Tana and Nanyuki roads.
A welding team was en route, and it was estimated that the repair work would be completed by 20:00 on Wednesday.The affected areas include Sunninghill, Gallo Manor, Rivonia, Woodmead, Morningside, Edenburg, and Waterfall. Johannesburg Water apologised for the inconvenience and said it would update residents on the progress in repairing the problem.In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month.
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