Water delivery operations continue on Friday morning

Update

KNYSNA NEWS - Water delivery operations continue this morning, with trucks strategically deployed across Knysna to service designated reservoir zones.

These tankers are operating according to the co-ordinated schedule developed by the joint operations centre (JOC) to ensure equitable and efficient water distribution across all affected communities.

A joint statement by Knysna Municipality, Garden Route District Municipality and the Western Cape Government this morning provided more details.

Tanker operations by zone

Zone 1: Knysna Heights, Paradise
Zone 2: Upper and Lower Old Place, Lower Industrial, Hunters Home, Rexford
Zone 3: Fisher Haven
Zone 4: Leisure Isle
Zone 5: White Location, Flenters, Rhobololo, Qolweni, Greenfields, Joodse Kamp
Zone 6: Concordia East and West, Dinangwe, Endlovini, Victor Molosi area
Zone 7: Khayalethu, Bongani
Zone 8: Dam se Bos North (7de Laan), Dam se Bos, Hlalani, Oupad, Nekkies East, Nekkies West (Kaalkol)
Zone 9: Ward 11 of Hornlee

Status of repairs
In Rheenendal, one of the two reservoirs is currently at 40% capacity, while the second remains empty.

The current level is sufficient to sustain the area for about half a day, assuming low pressure is maintained.

Efforts to increase reservoir capacity are ongoing and will continue throughout the day.

Role players in the JOC
The Knysna Municipality Joint Operations Centre includes representatives from the following organisations:

Western Cape Government
Garden Route District Municipality Disaster Management
Knysna SAPS
Knysna Infrastructure Group
The Greater Knysna Business Chamber
Law Enforcement
Traffic Services
Fire and Rescue Services
West Coast District Municipality
Gift of the Givers
AfriForum

Thank you to all residents for their continued patience and co-operation. Your support plays a vital role in enabling our teams to deliver essential services during this challenging time.

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