The municipal council of Lüderitz has deployed a water truck to distribute the precious commodity as a mitigation measure for residents living in higher-lying areas of the harbour town.
This comes after four days of sporadic to no water supply due to a pipe burst on Friday, which completely cut off water flow to the town. The affected areas include Area 2, Area 7, Sand Hotel and the NHE. The Acting SE for Infrastructure and Technical Services at the town council, Heikki Nauyoma, confirmed today that NamWater had completed essential maintenance work together with a council team and that the water utility is currently supplying water to the town via a bypass inlet. “We must remember that emergencies like these are not planned. NamWater is now in the process of filling the reservoir to restore water flow. The process to fill the reservoir to 60% or 80% capacity to ensure that supply normalises can take anything between three to four days,” Nauyoma said. He explained that NamWater had already started filling the reservoir on Monday. “Due to insufficient pressure. Water is not reaching all areas, especially the high-lying townships, and we cannot meet full demand.”
Mayor Phillipus Balhao said that due to increased outflow (water usage) compared to inflow capacity, plans have been put in motion to implement a controlled water supply schedule. “This includes shutting off the water supply during the night, from 22:00 to 04:00, to help build up reservoir levels and ensure a more stable supply during peak hours.” The mayor added that the council had partnered with NamWater to construct a new six-million-litre reservoir in the northern areas of the town. “We are doing this to address long-term water security and pressure concerns. This project is a critical step in our ongoing efforts to improve water supply reliability. According to NamWater, construction is expected to take approximately 28 months, but the process has already commenced.” Balhao continued, “With Lüderitz continuing to grow rapidly, we are prioritising preventative maintenance and critical infrastructure upgrades. These initiatives are part of our procurement plans for the current financial year, aiming to ensure a resilient and sustainable water supply for all residents. We thank our community for their understanding and support as we work to enhance the town’s water infrastructure for the future.”
This comes after four days of sporadic to no water supply due to a pipe burst on Friday, which completely cut off water flow to the town. The affected areas include Area 2, Area 7, Sand Hotel and the NHE. The Acting SE for Infrastructure and Technical Services at the town council, Heikki Nauyoma, confirmed today that NamWater had completed essential maintenance work together with a council team and that the water utility is currently supplying water to the town via a bypass inlet. “We must remember that emergencies like these are not planned. NamWater is now in the process of filling the reservoir to restore water flow. The process to fill the reservoir to 60% or 80% capacity to ensure that supply normalises can take anything between three to four days,” Nauyoma said. He explained that NamWater had already started filling the reservoir on Monday. “Due to insufficient pressure. Water is not reaching all areas, especially the high-lying townships, and we cannot meet full demand.”
Mayor Phillipus Balhao said that due to increased outflow (water usage) compared to inflow capacity, plans have been put in motion to implement a controlled water supply schedule. “This includes shutting off the water supply during the night, from 22:00 to 04:00, to help build up reservoir levels and ensure a more stable supply during peak hours.” The mayor added that the council had partnered with NamWater to construct a new six-million-litre reservoir in the northern areas of the town. “We are doing this to address long-term water security and pressure concerns. This project is a critical step in our ongoing efforts to improve water supply reliability. According to NamWater, construction is expected to take approximately 28 months, but the process has already commenced.” Balhao continued, “With Lüderitz continuing to grow rapidly, we are prioritising preventative maintenance and critical infrastructure upgrades. These initiatives are part of our procurement plans for the current financial year, aiming to ensure a resilient and sustainable water supply for all residents. We thank our community for their understanding and support as we work to enhance the town’s water infrastructure for the future.”
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