Spokesperson Helani Nel said that contingent plans have been put in place as water supply to the hospital is crucial.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe implemented several contingency plans as we are always prepared for any eventuality,\u201d she said. \u201cAs far as we are concerned this is not a crisis as we received confirmation that the water supply will be restored very shortly\u201d.<\/p>\n
Most parts of town, including central, the industrial area, Mineralia and Eastdene have no supply of water since the early hours of Wednesday morning.<\/p>\n
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