Cape Town Launches R4.7 Billion Upgrade of Macassar Wastewater Plant
The project provides scope that is new inlet works, biological nutrient removal reactors, secondary settling tanks, UV and chlorine disinfection, sludge digestion and mechanical dewatering facilities, combined heat and power installation, and refurbishment…
Annual pipe replacement programme work is progressing well in Cape Town
New projects are expected to start in Atlantis, Flamingo Vlei, Bellville South, Brackenfell and Kraaifontein. Proactive maintenance remains one of the most effective ways to save water, which is especially important as they continue to manage dam levels…
Cape Town provides smart water management and innovative sanitation solutions to work at global level
The study tour highlighted how Cape Town is combining traditional water infrastructure with emerging smart technologies to improve resilience and efficiency in water services.
Water mascot ‘Manzi’ visits Melton Primary School and tops water saving lessons
Currently, the dam levels are around 50% and they continue to call on the public to help and save water. Education initiatives like these helps in keeping water conservation top of mind for everyone, including children who represent the…
Cape Town releases important updates for Muizenberg residents on lack of water supply
The Newlands Spring remains open as an alternative water source. The Newlands Spring collection point is located on the northern side of the Newlands Swimming Pool, along Main Road in Newlands.
City restores roads, pavements and driveways across Cape Town under Breakaway Project
Work packages under the Breakaway Project continues to progress, as the Work Packages One and Two are complete now. A sixth work package is scheduled to be issued in March…
Cape Town removes alien vegetation in catchment areas, yields water supply
Clearing invasive plants complements larger projects under the New Water Programme. This majorly includes groundwater abstraction and managed aquifer recharge.
Cape Town kicks off co-design phase workshop at Bellville Civic Centre
Elsieskraal River originates in the Tygerberg Hills west of Durbanville. It passes through culverts beneath the N1 freeway beyond Voortrekker Road and the channel runs through a canal for approximately 13km…
Cape Town invests in new water infrastructure to improve supply in Macassar
The water pipe replacement project in Macassar started in October 2025 and is scheduled to be completed in March 2026. Some 100m of 50mm diameter fibre cement pipes will be…