Trappies sewer works on track

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29-01-2026
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Work on the multimillion rand rehabilition of the Trappies Bulk Sewer project resumed after the annual builders’ break.

Contractors have officially remobilised to the De Villiers Street area to begin the next phase of this essential infrastructure project, which aims to ensure long-term sanitation reliability for the community.

Zahid Badroodien, Mayoral Committee member for Water and Sanitation, noted that the project is progressing well despite various operational challenges previously discussed during community engagements in December 2025.

A major milestone has already been reached with the completion of the first Works Project.

This initial phase saw the successful rehabilitation of 360 m of the 900 mm diameter sewer line along De Villiers Street, specifically the stretch between Main Road and Church Street.

Residents in this completed section can expect no further construction activities and the road has been completely opened to traffic.

Workers’ focus has now shifted to Works Project 2, which involves the remaining 300-m section of De Villiers Street leading up to the Joubert Street intersection.

Badroodien said preparatory works were completed late last year and the team is currently on-site to clean the pipeline and perform final inspections.

The core of this phase involves the installation of a cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) liner, a specialised technology that allows the team to rehabilitate the sewer with minimal excavation. “This lining process is scheduled to commence in mid-February and is anticipated to wrap up by the end of April,” Badroodien said.

“To facilitate these works safely an over-pumping system is being used to isolate the pipeline and divert the flow while crews operate.”

Regarding the impact on local commuters, he advised that a portion of Sarel Cilliers Street would remain closed for the duration of the second phase of work.

The closure is expected to stay in place until May to ensure the safety of both the public and the construction teams.

Looking to the future of the project, the City of Cape Town plans to move into Works Project 3, which will address critical issues at the Lourens River. Once the river section is secured, the project will transition into the planning and execution stages for the entire length of Joubert Street.