[UPDATE] Power should be restored to Sterpark, Thornhill and surrounding areas by tomorrow morning
Technicians have assessed the damage and in order to restore electricity as quickly as possible to all affected areas, one line out of the two and one transformer out of the three will be replaced, in the meantime.
POLOKWANE – Communications Manager of the Polokwane Municipality, Matshidiso Mothapo says the affected substation supplies Serala View, Sterpark, Mall of the North, Thornhill, Savanah Mall, NetCare Hospital and parts of Fauna and Flora Park.
“Technicians have assessed the damage and in order to restore electricity as quickly as possible to all affected areas, one line out of the two and one transformer out of the three will be replaced, in the meantime. Electricity will therefore be restored without backup and maximum capacity,” he explained.
As a result, it comes with a risk of experiencing power outages due to overload. In order to sustain the supply,the municipality are requesting residents in affected areas to use electricity sparingly until all three transformers are put back into service.
“It is expected that should everything go according to plan, the power should be restored between midnight, tonight, and 08h00 tomorrow morning. Without this approach it would have taken a few days to get all the transformers in operation and to restore power in all affected areas,” he said.
POLOKWANE – The Municipality says parts of the city has lost electricity supply from the Lota substation as a result of cable theft and vandalism.
The substation supplies Serala View, Sterpark, Mall of the North, Thornhill, Savanah Mall, NetCare Hospital, parts of Fauna and Flora Park and surroundings.
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The municipality says damage is reported to be serious and technicians are assessing the site to determine how long it may take to get the system restored.
“Feedback will be provided once the assessment is finished and the municipality will do everything possible to ensure the damage is repaired and electricity restored.”
All electrical wiring should be considered to be live and all electrical appliances should be switched off to avoid damage and injury.
