{"id":401887,"date":"2026-10-05T17:19:50","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T15:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=401887"},"modified":"2026-10-05T17:19:54","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T15:19:54","slug":"pioneerspark-academia-face-planned-water-interruption","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=401887","title":{"rendered":"Pioneerspark, Academia face planned water interruption"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Staff Reporter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RESIDENTS of Pioneerspark and Academia will experience a planned water supply interruption on tomorrow (6 October 2026), from 08:00 to 16:00 while the City of Windhoek carries out essential pipe repairs and infrastructure upgrades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The City said the shutdown is necessary to allow its maintenance team to carry out the repair and upgrade works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Due to the complexity of the technical operations, the team will work continuously to ensure that the water supply is safely and fully restored by Tuesday evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Residents have been advised to make alternative water arrangements for their basic needs before the shutdown begins on Tuesday morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The City also urged residents to ensure that all taps, valves and appliances connected to the water supply remain fully closed during the interruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The City apologised for the inconvenience caused by the maintenance work and thanked residents for their patience, cooperation and understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Picture for illustrative purposes only. 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