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Klipdrift Water Treatment project
Residents in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria have raised concerns regarding the ongoing inconsistent water supply of Phase two of the Klipdrift Water Treatment project.
Some of the affected areas include Majaneng, Kudube units, Jubilee Tower, Jubilee Direct, and Dominican Tower. The module is designed to supply 12 -point 5 mega-litres of water per day.
Authorities say the process of cleaning and testing the water system is now over 90% complete.
In January, we confirmed the safety on water supplied to some areas of Hammanskraal following the completion of Phase 1 of the Magalies Klipdrift WTP package plant project. Today, we were back at Klipdrift to receive Phase 2 -further expanding the number of areas to receive clean… pic.twitter.com/nbsJHAFTtp
— Dr Nasiphi Moya (@nasiphim) June 29, 2025
They say water tankers are being made available to cover the water supply shortfall.
Water and Sanitation Department spokesperson Wisani Mavasa says, “Due to unanticipated delays in completing the permanent pipeline to take water from Babelegi to Temba, an alternative older pipeline was used to deliver water in the interim. However, this pipeline has experienced setbacks due to frequent leaks and delivery of lesser volumes than anticipated.
The project partners, Magalies water, city of Tshwane and the Department of Water and Sanitation have resolved to expedite the completion of the main planned pipeline. In the meantime, the old temporary pipeline is still being used to provide what is likely to be an intermittent water supply for flushing purposes”.
Joint Media Statement: Update on Water Supply to Hammanskraal and Planned Interventions for Phase Two Targeted Area pic.twitter.com/sd6DDnTfWj
— Magalies Water (@MagaliesWaterZA) July 23, 2025
