Updated on: Apr 23, 2026

Sewer Infrastructure Upgrades Underway in Welgemoed Sectors 1 & 2

The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Department has commenced two sewer infrastructure replacement projects in parts of Welgemoed CID Sectors 1 and 2. These upgrades form part of the City’s ongoing investment in maintaining critical underground infrastructure to ensure reliable sanitation services and reduce future maintenance disruptions. The infrastructure upgrades are expected to continue until approximately September to November 2026, depending on construction progress and site conditions.

Project Site 1 – Van der Walt Street (Water Reservoir Area) – Contractor: Martin East

Shift Foreman is Ethan: (Oh83) 728 1342

Northern Project Section 1: 6Q R3A-05 – View Map

This project will manage sewer pipe replacement north of Imhoff Park, including sections of:

• Hofmeyr Street
• Trichardt Street
• Chavonne Street
• Plettenberg Street
• Surrounding streets in the northern section of the sector

 Project Site 2 – Imhoff Park (Plettenberg Street Side) – Contractor JKS

Site Manager is Sive (Oh84) 472 5518

Southern Project Section 1: 16Q R3A-04 – View Map

This project will manage sewer pipe replacement south of Imhoff Park, including sections of:

• Trichardt Street
• Hofmeyr Street
• Batavia Street
• Totius Street
• Goewerneur Street
• Van de Graaf Street
• Poussion Street

Welgemoed CID appreciates residents’ patience while this important infrastructure work takes place. If any disruptions are experienced, residents are encouraged to inform WCID so that we can assist in engaging with the relevant City teams.

Welgemoed CID Management

Welgemoed CID operates in alignment with the City of Cape Town’s core service delivery and governance pillars. Residents are encouraged to save the Welgemoed CID Control Room number: 086 1212 315