The large-scale replacements form part of the City of Cape Town Water and Sanitation Directorate’s 2025/26 Water Meter Replacement Programme.
The programme began in August 2025, and runs until the end of June 2026.
The purpose of the water meter initiative
Valued at R72 million, the annual programme targets old or faulty (metal) meters that may give inaccurate readings, leading to over- or under-billing.
It will also see some meters moved from inside private properties to more accessible locations, making them easier to maintain and read.
Additionally, new water meter connections will be installed for individual land buyers intending to develop homes or businesses.
“An accurate reading saves both water and money as it reduces estimates and allows customers to track their water use, identify spikes and detect possible leaks,” the City’s Mayco Member for Water and Sanitation, Councillor Zahid Badroodien, said in a statement.
“Residents can continue to submit their own monthly water meter readings to the City.”
Areas earmarked for meter replacements
The following Cape Town neighbourhoods have been identified for water meter upgrades:
Northern areas: Parklands, Edgemead, Melkbosstrand, Bothasig, Brackenfell South, Hout Bay and Durbanville
Blue Downs and surrounds: Hunters Creek, Kleinvlei Town, St Dumas, Tuscany Glen, Brentwood Park, Hagley, Camelot, Greenfields, Gaylee, Forest Village and Hillcrest Heights
Southern and central areas: Lansdowne, Boston, Crawford, Oakglen, Surrey Estate, Oakdale, Bridgetown, Rylands, Silvertown and Mandalay
Other focus areas: Claremont, Lentegeur, Fish Hoek, Constantia, Beacon Valley, Lotus River and Heathfield
Additional ad hoc water meter replacements will take place across the city. Gunning Construction and Civils (Pty) Ltd has been appointed to carry out the work.
If residents are reluctant to allow contractors onto their properties, they may verify contractors’ identities – either via WhatsApp (060 018 1505), phone (0860 103 089), SMS (31373) or online at www.capetown.gov.za/servicerequests – quoting their account number.
If no one is at home during a scheduled visit, a seven-day notice will be left detailing the next appointment.
