Johannesburg: Johannesburg Water has moved to assure residents that progress is being made to improve water supply to Coronationville in the west of the city. The area was the site of violent protest last month with residents demanding water supply.
According to South African Government News Agency, Johannesburg Water stated, “Johannesburg Water is making progress on the planned intervention for an immediate intervention to improve supply to the high zone of Coronationville. The project commenced on 22 September 2025, with excavations to expose pipework on the ground. Excavations have been completed on both sides of the street in the vicinity of Harmony and Hamilton streets, Coronationville.”
The statement further explained that a socket was welded onto the main pipe supplying Crosby on 29 September 2025. Road cutting and trenching were completed on 30 September 2025, with pipe-laying and valve installation activities currently underway. Final pipe connections will be made for the rest of the week, with commissioning of the cross-connection expected on Friday.
In addition, Johannesburg Water has allocated a dedicated team to investigate, assess feasibility, and then implement interventions that could address challenges in sensitive areas supplied within the Commando System, including Claremont, Westbury, and Westdene. These investigations are ongoing and will be resolved progressively, as the challenges and potential solutions differ across each block. The improvement of the Commando System is still dependent on ongoing medium- and long-term project interventions underway or which are due to commence.
Residents are warned to exercise caution around the construction area in Coronationville. The site remains an active construction zone, and the public is urged to keep clear to ensure safety for both residents and Johannesburg Water employees and contractors. Johannesburg Water will continue to provide updates as work progresses and apologizes for the inconvenience caused during this intervention.
Johannesburg Water is a municipal entity of the City of Johannesburg.