Staff Reporter
NAMWATER has announced a planned 13-hour water supply shutdown on the Ondangwa-Omuntele pipeline, scheduled for Tuesday, 16 September 2025.
According to NamWater, the shutdown, requested by DAT JV, will allow for the re-routing of a section of the pipeline crossing the road at kilometre 5 near Okashandja village.
The interruption will run from 06:00 to 19:00 and will affect Extension 24 and the Gwashamba Mall area in Ondangwa town, as well as all clients supplied from the Ondangwa-Omuntele pipeline.
NamWater has advised residents and businesses in the affected areas to store sufficient water to last for the full duration of the shutdown.
Essential service institutions such as hospitals, schools, clinics and police stations facing urgent supply challenges are encouraged to contact: Mr. Tommy Sheelongo, Operations Manager for Cuvelai, at 081 165 9490 or Mr. Nicodemus Ndemwiimba, Scheme Superintendent, at 081 145 5267.
NamWater apologised for the inconvenience caused and thanked customers and stakeholders for their patience and cooperation as it works to improve water service delivery.
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