Rand Water Infrastructure Maintenance and Upgrade
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Source: IOL
Rand Water, the bulk water supplier for Gauteng, has undertaken critical maintenance on its key infrastructure starting in June 2025. The project includes upgrading infrastructure and building new reservoirs to increase water supply, with a pledged investment of R28 billion over the next decade. The maintenance work has caused some areas in Johannesburg to be without water for up to 21 days. The c
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Commercial, Government
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- IOL
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Original status | under maintenance and upgrade |
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Rand Water, the bulk water supplier for Gauteng, has undertaken critical maintenance on its key infrastructure starting in June 2025. The project includes upgrading infrastructure and building new reservoirs to increase water supply, with a pledged investment of R28 billion over the next decade. The maintenance work has caused some areas in Johannesburg to be without water for up to 21 days. The city is also implementing a multi-phase recovery plan including replacement of aging water mains, better pressure management systems, and the use of smart meters to reduce water losses. |
Original sector | Water Supply |
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Location
Country | South Africa |
State | Gauteng |
City | Johannesburg |
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Source | IOL |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Commercial, Government |
Article published date | 2025-06-05 |
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