The National Department of Water and Sanitation says Cape Town residents should not panic about planned new data centres. The department’s position is that there is no immediate cause for alarm, but it emphasizes the importance of transparency and clear information about how water resources will be managed. The department frames its reassurance as part of ongoing engagement around the development, focusing on ensuring that concerns about water use and related impacts are addressed openly. While the available reporting does not provide detailed technical figures, the department’s message highlights that scrutiny and disclosure are necessary as projects move forward. Overall, the statement seeks to balance public reassurance with the expectation that stakeholders will share relevant details so that residents can understand how potential water demand will be handled. The department’s comments are presented as guidance to residents during the planning and development phase of the data-centre projects in Cape Town.