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Millions of rand is being spent on replacing old water
meters in Orange Grove, which will lead to fewer leaks and so lower costs.
JOBURG WATER is replacing old water meters in the eastern
suburb of Orange Grove to cut future costs and continuous maintenance of water-related
hiccups.
Old water meters are being replaced in the houses of the
suburb, one of the city's older areas, to stop problems and leaks.
"These meters will be moved from inside properties to [pavements]
so that people checking up on them can have easy access. Sometimes you find
that there is no-one in the house and it makes it difficult to work on the
meters," said the utility's marketing and communication manager, Baldwin
Matsimela.
Costing R2,5-million, the project began in May and is
expected to be completed in July. It is part of the recently launched Infrastructure
Renewal Programme.
According to Matsimela, the work entails the installation of
approximately 1 416 new meters on the associated pipe work in the Orange Grove
area. "Orange Grove is the only place that we are currently working on. The
recyclable meters and the pipes removed will be recycled."
Joburg Water was aware of the hiccups caused by old and
outdated municipal water infrastructure and it had put in inclusive programmes
to upgrade and restore municipal water and sanitation infrastructure throughout
Johannesburg.
He said the new meters were made using new technology. The
company has promised there will be no disruption to the water supply during the
replacements; only meters on individual stands will be shut off during the
specific installation.
Residents will be notified at least 48 hours in advance
should any planned interruptions occur as a result of the work. They are urged
to contact Joburg Water's 24-hour call centre on 011 688 1500 to report any water-
and sewer-related problems.
In addition to the Orange Grove upgrades, a further R1,5-million
is being invested by the utility for the replacement of water meters and
chamber covers for its top 100 customers, which include industries, businesses
and schools.
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