Parts of Muizenberg Beach were reopened to the public on Sunday 7 August after a temporary closure due to a sewage spill.
The sewage spill occurred on Wednesday 3 August after a pump station failure.
At the time City Health advised the beach be closed between Muizenberg pavilion and Sunrise Beach, as a precaution.
Last week, signage was erected, advising the public of polluted water which made it unsafe to swim, play or drink between Zandvlei River mouth and Muizenberg pavilion.
The City’s mayco member for water and sanitation, Zahid Badroodien, said a sewage spill occurred on Wednesday 3 August after a pump station failure.
“There was a failure at the Clifton Road Pump Station which occurred late yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon.
“One pump was repaired and installed on Friday 5 August and the second pump was repaired and installed on Saturday 6 August.”
He added that repairs have been completed after both pumps had mechanical (bearing) failures.
Last week, the City’s mayco member for community services and health Patricia van der Ross said the closure would remain in effect until repairs had been completed.
“The closure will remain in effect at least until the repairs are completed, and City Health is confident that the water quality does not pose a risk to users.
“This will be determined through water samples.”
She added that the beach section between Muizenberg Pavilion and Sunrise Beach were the affected areas.
“The sewer pump station failure is impacting on the mouth of the Zandvlei, which leads to the ocean at Muizenberg.
The cause of the failure has been established, and the pumps are currently undergoing repairs.
“The reinstatement of the pump station operations is a priority, and the City will provide an update once the repairs have been completed.”
The Water Pollution Control unit is conducting assessments and taking samples while the site is being treated with bio-enzymes, as part of remedial measures to resolve the situation. We appreciate the public’s cooperation during this time.”
