Vandals ransack recently-repaired Umlazi pump station
A newly repaired pump station in Umlazi has been targeted by criminals.
The Umlazi 4 Pump Station, which pumps water to the Umlazi 5 Reservoir, recently began operating again.
eThekwini Municipality says the criminals have now caused damage to the facility, resulting in water outages in the south Durban area.
Spokesperson Lindiwe Khuzwayo says supply to Umlazi Z, AA and BB sections has been interrupted.
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"Electric cables were cut and stolen and the control panel damaged in an act of sheer destruction by those who care little about the suffering of the community.
"The City appeals to community members to work with it to clamp down on this unlawful conduct which impedes service delivery and frustrates communities.
"The City’s technical team is assessing the damage. In the meantime, the City has mobilised water tankers to provide relief to affected residents."
The City says a technical team is assessing the damage.
Water tankers have been dispatched to affected communities.
