KNYSNA NEWS - The municipality is taking steps to manage its wasteful water usage and demand on its natural resources.
In a statement on Monday, Acting Municipal Manager Dawid Adonis said the municipality has partnered with experts in their field to assist it in these efforts.
"Consisting of Re-Solve Consulting (Pty) Ltd and Engineering Advice & Services (Pty) Ltd, The Re-Solve/EAS Joint Venture has been appointed to carry out various water-related critical services, investigations and interventions to assist the municipality," he said.
Field teams will be performing their tasks throughout the greater Knysna Municipal area in the coming months.
These include:
- water meter audits;
- valve and fire hydrant audits;
- determining discreteness of supply zones;
- water network investigations; and
- specialised leak detection.
"We ask that residents accommodate these service providers and their field agents and cooperate during their investigations. Specific investigations may unfortunately affect water supply or pressure in certain areas, but residents in affected areas will be notified in advance," Adonis said.
"Please keep following our official social media accounts, local information groups and notices from ward councillors."
Field teams will be identifiable by their identification cards, a letter signed by Knysna Municipality and brightly coloured, branded safety vests, while vehicles will be branded either Re-Solve Consulting (Pty) Ltd or Engineering Advice & Services (Pty) Ltd.
"These investigations are vital to ensure that our infrastructure is up to date and to assist us in managing short- and long term demand for water," Adonis said.
Inquiries may be directed to Gerrit Bosman, the Re-Solve/EAS Joint Venture site representative, on 073 837 9980, or the municipal water division on 044 302 6300.
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