NEW NOTICE: UPGRADING OF THE INDUSTRIAL WATER PIPELINE

The Upgrading of the industrial water pipeline in Denneoord will have an impact on motorists, residents, pedestrians, scholars, runners, cyclists and road users. Construction commenced in November 2023.

PROJECT:
UPGRADING OF THE INDUSTRIAL WATER PIPELINE – DENNEOORD
DESCRIPTION:
The existing 300mm Ø bulk pipeline has reached the end of its design life and the durability of the pipeline is a concern. The new pipeline will be realigned to ensure ease of access for future maintenance activities. The scope of work consists of the realignment and construction of a new 728m long, 315mm diameter uPVC class 9 water pipeline with associated structures, valves and connections. The section of pipeline to be realigned starts at the corner of 8th and 9th Avenues follows Eiland Road, and ends in St Pauls Street. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the project had been delayed.

PROJECT PERIOD:
Initial Project Period – November 2023 to February 2024
Revised Project Period – November 2023 to June 2024

SERVICE DISRUPTION:
No Municipal services will be affected.

WORKING HOURS:
Working hours will be from 07h00 to 18h00 Mondays to Fridays, and potentially from 07h00 to 14h00 on Saturdays.

IMPACT:
The construction area will be fully closed to the public. No vehicles, pedestrians, runners, cyclists or scholars may access the construction area throughout the duration of the construction period. Motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and scholars are to take extreme caution when making use of the roadway adjacent to the site. Flag persons and temporary road signage must be adhered to at all times.

ACCESS TO SITE:
Access to the site will be strictly controlled. No member of the public will be allowed access to the construction area, in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

PROJECT ENQUIRIES: Tiaan Cronje (SMEC) 044 873 5029