Crowthorne power line to receive R41 million for electricity infrastructure upgrades
MIDRAND – Eskom said that the Lulamisa-Crowthorne line will meet the current and future energy demand in the area and surrounds and also unlock a potential monthly revenue of approximately R200 million for the power utility.
Eskom announced on 21 October that it has invested R41 million on a power line upgrade in Crowthorne in order to ensure there is a reliable supply of electricity in the area.
The 88KV power line will strengthen the electricity network infrastructure in the northern areas of Johannesburg.
ESKOM INJECTS R41M INTO THE UPGRADE OF AN 88KV POWER LINE IN CROWTHORNE pic.twitter.com/irbZs4xgsH
— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) October 21, 2020
Communications officer for Eskom Gauteng, William Mnune said the Lulamisa-Crowthorne line, which was energised on 20 October, is aimed at ensuring that the anticipated energy demand due to expansions in areas such as Midrand, Kyalami, Noordwyk and Ivory Park, among others, have a reliable electricity supply.
Asset creation senior manager in Gauteng, Sylvester Barei said, “We pride ourselves on executing a project of this magnitude which was safety incident-free, cost-effective and met the environmental requirements.”
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Mnune added, “The Lulamisa-Crowthorne line will meet the current and future energy demand in the area and surrounds and also unlock a potential monthly revenue of approximately R200 million for Eskom.”
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Barei concluded, “This double circuit twin turn 88kV line which is capable of delivering over 200 MVA is one of our flagship projects aimed at realising economic activities and improving the quality of life in Gauteng.”
Recently, a Crowthorne resident shared his concerns with the Midrand Reporter about street lights which are not functioning in the area. Andrew Hosking highlighted the downsides caused by non-functioning lights in Crowthorne after multiple accidents occurred. Hosking recalled that approximately two years ago, new street lights had been installed as part of a road upgrade. Read the full story here.
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