Water supply disruption to part of Port Elizabeth due to mainline burst
Port Elizabeth - The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality on Wednesday advised residents and businesses that there is a burst in the main pipeline supplying water to a number of areas in Motherwell, Port Elizabeth.
"The following areas will be affected - Nu 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9," said Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Communications and Media Management Officer, Mthubanzi Mniki.
"The pipeline has since been shutdown.
"Infrastructure and Engineering teams are currently busy with the repair."
Mniki said that work will continue through the night and water is expected to be restored by Thursday morning.
"Water tankers have been arranged and will be deployed as required. Information about the exact locations for water tankers will be availed to Ward Councillors, he added.
"The municipality would like to apologise for this unforeseen incident."
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