Montwood Ratepayers Association

04/03/2025

What are you doing for change to our country. Let your voice be heard at our Community meeting on 17 March 2025 @ 18h30 191 wood road Montclair

21/02/2025

ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
21 FEBRUARY 2025

CITY IMPLEMENTS WATER RATIONING TO MANAGE WATER DEMAND

The demand for water in eThekwini continues to increase and outstrip available supply, putting significant strain on the system. This is exacerbated by a reduction in bulk water supply since uMngeni-uThukela Water implemented its water curtailment in October last year.

The City has been implementing water rationing across its water network to manage demand each time there are major water supply constraints.

In keeping up with curtailment measures and to manage the high demand, the City confirms that it has implemented further water rationing in areas that are supplied from Reservoir 2 at Durban Heights Treatment Works. This is due to the storage capacity of Reservoir 2 not keeping up to the minimum level. These areas are in the South and Central parts of the City.

Rationing is done to build storage. Water is reopened when there are sufficient water levels. Rationing also ensures equitable water supply as it is done rotationally.

The rationing schedule will be shared on the City’s communication platforms.

The City reiterates its call against the connection of static tanks to the Municipal reticulation network. The effect of too many static tanks is that available water supply is not shared equitably as water fills up static tanks first which contributes to reservoirs getting depleted quickly.

Residents are encouraged to practice rainwater harvesting for additional storage.

Other interventions being implemented by the City include the installation of restrictors across the City to enforce responsible water usage, identifying and repairing leaks, and checking all control valves and repairing and replacing them where needed.

Until water augmentation projects are complete, eThekwini is not able to receive additional water supply from uMngeni-uThukela Water. Immediate improvements in the reliability of supply and water availability can be achieved through relatively small acts of saving water.

The City, therefore, appeals to all residents and businesses to contribute to the solution by conserving water.

For more information regarding water supply, the public can download eThekwini Municipality’s Mobile App to log faults or send a WhatsApp to 073 1483 477. Alternatively, call the toll-free number on 080 311 1111 or email [email protected]

ENDS

Issued by eThekwini Municipality’s Communications Unit.

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06/01/2025

It's time to go back to school. What better way to help the young generation feel welcomed with a clean up. Please join us to have our yearly BACK TO SCHOOL CLEAN UP. Organised by Erica and Mama Africa, managing the Environmental team and many partners are joining us this year, bringing better unity and helping our community.

17/12/2024

Montwoonders!

It is that time of the year where we come together and celebrate Christmas Day and as MRA we always have got you covered for a joyful and fun filled day.

Please do come through for our Christmas Party at the Montclair Recreational Hall on the 21st of December 2024 between 2:00pm and 2:30pm to celebrate with young and old residents of our community.

We hope to see you there❤️

06/12/2024

Don't miss out on the drive through with Santa check schedule or you will miss out. BRING THE CHILDREN...