Large parts of Mangaung are without water after a pipeline burst on the DeHoek-Uitkyk trajectory

The completion of repairs has been finalised, and pressurisation has commenced. Uitkyk is slowly increasing towards sustaining the pipeline to Brandkop Reservoir. Once sufficient pressure is achieved, water will start flowing through the network and out of taps.

Thank you for your patience as the system is restored.

– DA Mangaung

The repair work on the main pipeline has been completed. The next stage of the process is to repressurise the pipeline, during which faults may still occur.

Once the pipeline is fully pressurised, the entire line from Welbedacht Dam to Brandkop will need to be filled. Reservoirs must reach their required levels before household supply can resume. This process is expected to take several hours, provided no further complications arise.

Water restoration will be gradual, and low-lying areas will receive water first.

Supply will then extend to higher-lying areas over time.
– DA Mangaung

The team is busy fastening the bolts, running concurrently with the internal mechanical seal installation.

We are getting closer to the finish line.

Please ensure all taps are closed.

The repair work is progressing well.

It is important to note that once the pipework is complete, the entire line from Welbedacht Dam to Brandkop will need to be filled. Reservoirs must reach the required levels before the supply lines to households can be charged. This process will take several hours before water is fully restored, provided no further issues occur.

Low-lying areas will receive water first, and the supply will gradually reach higher-lying areas over time.

We will continue to share updates as the process advances.
– DA Mangaung

Technicians are currently connecting and fitting the 1200 mm OD distance piece on the Uitkyk-De Hoek pipeline.

Once installation is complete, pressure testing and final commissioning will follow before normal supply is restored.
– DA Mangaung

Repair work is still progressing as planned, with preparation activities underway on the Uitkyk-De Hoek line.

Water trucks are roaming all affected areas. Due to high demand, priority is given to hospitals and schools, while other areas are assisted on an ad-hoc basis.

Please note that excavation and preparation works for pipe laying have started on the Uitkyk-De Hoek trajectory.

Areas that may be affected in the southern parts of the city include:

• Bainsvlei
• Batho Location
• Bergman
• Bloemside
• Bloemspruit
• CBD part of
• Estoire
• Fauna
• Fleurdal
• Gardenia park
• Grassland
• Hamilton industrial
• Heidedal and adjacent areas.
• Langenhovenpark
• Mandela View
• Pellissier
• Peter Swartz
• Phahameng
• Phase 2, 4, 5, 6 ,3 , 7 part of
• Phelindaba
• Spitskop
• Universitas
• Vista Park

Current status

The team is now fitting the female coupling.

Next activity:

1. Fit the main piece
2. fit VJs
3. tighten bolts
4. fit internal mechanical seal
5. close inspection cover
6. Partly refilled trench
7. close scours
8. Open DeHoek Bypass
9. Charge DeHoek-Uitkyk Trajectory.
10. Fill Uitkyk reservoir
11. Charge Uitkyk Brandkop trajectory
12. Open Inlets Brandkop
13. Restore supply.

Overall progress 50%

Challenges encountered:

1. Wet grounds
2. resized couplings.