Water supply to return to Polokwane after successful pump upgrade
Water supply to return to Polokwane after successful pump upgrade
POLOKWANE – Polokwane residents can expect water supply to resume by midday today (June 20) following the successful installation of new pumps at the Olifantspoort Plant's Pump Stations 2 and 3.
Lepelle Northern Water (LNW) confirmed that the pumps were commissioned and brought online at 06:00 this morning after a 48-hour planned shutdown that began on Tuesday.
LNW spokesperson Joe Makhafola said the shutdown allowed for the first phase of upgrades at the Olifantspoort Scheme, which is key to improving long-term water reliability in the city.
'The critical work was completed on schedule by a team of engineers, contractors and operations personnel. The upgrade comes ahead of Limpopo's high-demand summer period, where water shortages continue to pose a major challenge,' he said.
Makhafola added that the broader infrastructure renewal project is designed to strengthen the city's current and future water supply needs.
A second shutdown is scheduled for the first week of July to allow for the installation of additional pumps.
'Full completion of the Olifantspoort upgrade remains on track for the end of September 2025,' he concluded.
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