Parts of George have been experiencing power outages since Friday evening following rain and thunderstorms. Electricians have been up and about restoring power supply.
Modderivier restored
Sandkraal line restored
Lavalia restored
Victoria Bay restored
Wilderness and surrounds are experiencing an unexpected power outage due to a fault on an Eskom power line. Eskom has confirmed that its 66KV transformer has a fault. Other affected areas are Hoekwil, Kleinkrans, Pinedew, Langvlei and surrounds. The problem is being attended to.
Issued by George Mun
13/3/2022
14:55
Parts of George have been experiencing power outages since Friday evening following rain and thunderstorms. Electricians have been up and about restoring power supply.
➡️ Portion of Victoria Bay has been restored, another portion is is still off, being repaired, estimated time of repair is 2.5hours
➡️Modderivier to be energised shortly
➡️Kiosk damaged in Nel Str, Borcherds, repairs underway
➡️Portion of Lavalia is off, electricians are attending to it
Issued by George Mun
13/3/2022
12:00
Power supply has been restored in Herolds Bay and at a portion of the Airport line. Only a smaller portion of Modderivier remains off as electricians continue to inspect the line. The portion of Modderivier that is currently off will unfortunately stand over until tomorrow when the trees have been cut off.
Also, a portion of the Sandkraal line (Silvertown and portion Hansmoeskraal) will have to be de-energised and left off until repairs can be done tomorrow.
A small portion of about Six (6) small holdings in Victoria Bay will remain off until tomorrow as well.
Please note that the severe weather conditions as well as lightning is negatively affecting the progress of repairs. As soon as weather subsides the repairs will resume.
Issued by George Mun
12/3/2022
22:15
Langvlei is experiencing a power outage; electricians are patrolling the lines to find the fault. Other electricians busy on the Airport line, Herolds Bay and Gwaing areas which have also been affected by power outages.
Issued by George Mun
12/3/2022
20:20
Residents in Ballotsview have been experiencing water supply shortages. Main, Gemini, Orion and Virgo Streets in Ballotsview were affected. A valve failed after this morning’s pipe burst. Two trucks are servicing these streets while the pressure is gradually building up to restore water supply in this area.
12/3/2022
20:00
Electricians continue to restore power supply in parts of George following unexpected power outages that started last night.
The following areas’ power supply has been restored:
• Portion of Victoria Bay Heights (Another portion still off)
• Portion of Hansmoenskraal
• Gwaing Airport Road
• Parkdene
Electricians are still busy in Lawaaikamp. There are also additional single complaints that we have received from Wilderness Heights and Hoekwil.
Issued George Mun
12/3/2022
19:40
Several areas in George are experienced power outages, following last night’s storm. Our electricians are out, attending to the outages. The following areas’ power supply is still off and receiving attention:
Wilderness Heights and Hoekwil were also affected but have been restored.
We are also aware off the streetlights that were off at Gusha Street since last night.
Issued George Mun
12/3/2022
14:30
Wilderness Heights does not have water at the moment due to a 150mm AC pipe burst in the area. Our team is in the area currently doing repairs. Estimated time of repair is 2hrs.
Issued by George Mun
12/3/2022
We are aware of the unexpected power outages in parts of Lavalia, Lawaaikamp Hoekwil, Wilderness and Hansmoeskraal.
Issued George Mun
12/3/2022
08:10