Eskom has announced that areas in Cullinan will experience a seven-hour power outage on Thursday, 22 May, from 11:00 to 18:00 due to urgent maintenance work on the distribution network.
The power outage will affect several locations, including Butjani Lodge, Lama-Lama Game Reserve, Loodswaai Game Lodge, Leeuwfontein Provincial Nature Reserve, Moloto North, Savanna Game Farm, Wagondrift Lodge, and Spa & Game Farm.
Eskom conducts emergency repairs that will cause a power outage
The utility confirmed that the scheduled power outage is essential to ensure the stability of the network.
“The interruption in electricity supply is necessary to perform essential emergency maintenance on our distribution power lines,” Eskom said in a notice.
Residents and businesses are urged to treat all electrical appliances live during the power outage to ensure safety.
The notice continued, “Eskom would like to thank you for your cooperation and apologises for any inconvenience that may be caused by this maintenance. ”
The utility also cautioned that unforeseen events might delay or halt the planned power outage maintenance.
Explosion Hits Centurion Infrastructure
On Tuesday, Centurion and Pretoria East experienced a power outage due to an early morning explosion at the Zwartkop substation. The blast tripped the Lyttelton Line 1 at Njala, affecting the Wingate, Aries, and De Hoewes substations.
According to the city, Transformer B2, which the team has been testing rigorously since yesterday, 20 May, has successfully passed all high-voltage tests.
However, the transformer’s cable end box still needs to be replaced as it was severely damaged during theft and vandalism.
“A specially ordered cable end box for the backup transformer is expected to arrive on site by Friday, 23 May, after which cable termination will commence,” said the city.
Repairs and Apologies for the power outage
The team has started excavating to replace the damaged feeder and control cables. Furthermore, technicians have commenced cold commissioning of the substation with tests on feeder panels.
“The city pleads for patience and cooperation from the affected customers while technicians are working around the clock to restore power,” the city said.
The estimated time for restoration will be communicated once the bulk of the repair work has been completed.
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