Cape Town replaces pipes, targets water security

Cape Town replaces pipes, targets water security

Cape Town’s long-running effort to modernise its ageing water and sewer network is steadily advancing, with thousands of metres of new piping already installed this year as part of a broader plan to protect essential services and reduce water losses across the metro. During January and February 2026 alone, municipal teams replaced roughly 11,9km of water pipes and 3,5km of sewer infrastructure across multiple suburbs, stretching from the deep so…