The Kimberley Prospector

KIMBERLEY – As the festive season approaches, the Sol Plaatje Municipality finds itself grappling with major leaks on the 900mm and 600mm diameter pipelines near Roodepan in Kimberley. In what has become an annual concern for residents, the municipality is implementing an emergency and unplanned shutdown, sparking memories of water disruptions that seem to coincide with the approaching holiday season.

Emergency Mayoral & Informal Council Meeting:

• Venue: Council Chambers (Old Building)
• Date: Wednesday, 22 November 2023
• Time: 12:30

Media Briefing

• Venue: Council Chambers (Old Building)
• Date: Wednesday, 22 November 2023
• Time: 14:00

The media briefing aims to address the following critical points:

1. Detailed Information on Water Supply Disruption:
   • Unravelling the intricacies of the water supply disruption at the distribution level.
   • Highlighting the challenges encountered and the steps taken to rectify them.
2. Efforts to Address Problems Before the Festive Season:
   • Outlining ongoing efforts and initiatives to swiftly resolve current issues before the festive season.
   • Ensuring that residents can enjoy uninterrupted water supply during the holiday period.
3. Emergency Supply Plans and Water Security Measures:
   • Explaining the contingency plans for emergency water supply.
   • Introducing measures such as tinkering to enforce water security and mitigate the impact of the shutdown.

Pre-Briefing Proceedings:

• The media briefing will be preceded by a Mayoral Committee meeting and an Informal Council meeting.
• A Public Notice will be issued ahead of the briefing to keep the public informed and updated.

As the municipality deals with critical pipeline leaks, residents are expressing concerns about the timing of the water shutdown. The seemingly annual tradition of a water shutdown as the festive season approaches has become a point of contention. A resident has even challenged the Sol Plaatje Municipality’s explanation, stating that there are no significant leaks that could warrant such drastic measures.

Residents are encouraged to stay tuned to The Kimberley Prospector to gain comprehensive insights into the current water situation.

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