Update on power outages
Zone 7, Thembalethu: The area will remain off due to the presence of illegal connections on the lines. The rest of Ramaphosa West line including Zone 5 were switched back on.
Sandkraal line: Power restored to Silvertown and farming areas
Tamsui substation: 4 Mini substations are currently off in Ossie Urban Street affecting the Tamsui industrial area.
Issued by George Municipality 23 November at 06h30
Update on power outages: Our Electrotechnical Services Directorate is aware of a number of areas that remain without power, our teams will continue repair work today. Currently, we cannot give an estimated time of repairs and will update as we receive information. We apologise for the inconvenience. Extreme rain and flooding have caused extensive damage to the power network.
Areas currently with power outages:
Some areas in the CBD may be low voltage problems and we ask people affected to phone the emergency line on 044 801 6300.
Areas affected and being worked on today: Pacaltsdorp outage – One mini substation requires intrusive inspection to determine extent of damage. Inspection expected to be done this morning.
Wilderness- A fuse has blown inside the switch of this mini substation. Similar circumstances as that of the minisub in Pacaltsdorp, inspection being done this morning.
Wilderness Seven Passes Road – Numerous large trees required to be cut along this servitude before the line can be safely energised. The lines will need to be lowered to the ground before vegetation control can be done. A contractor has been appointed to lower the lines, and this too will take place this morning.
Saasveld line: Trees are also the problem in this area. Vegetation team will advise today on the situation.
Geelhoutboom Du Toit line: Medium voltage lines on the ground. Repairs will be attended to today as the work area is within a marsh (wetland).
Zone 7, Thembalethu: The area will remain off due to the presence of illegal connections on the lines. The rest of Ramaphosa West line including Zone 5 were switched back on.
Sandkraal line: Power restored to Silvertown and farming areas
Tamsui substation: 4 Mini substations are currently off in Ossie Urban Street affecting the Tamsui industrial area.
Issued by George Municipality 23 November at 06h30