Power back on 2.5 hours after tree hits cables
Both Facebook and twitter were abuzz with residents talking about the situation and sharing photos.
A local councillor and residents of the affected areas are praising City Power for restoring supply two-and-a-half hours after a tree fell on overhead cables near a pylon.
During the storm late Monday afternoon at around 5pm a tree fell onto cables near a pylon on Wilgerood Road near the Christiaan de Wet Road intersection. The damage it caused meant that residents in Wilropark, Helderkruin and Roodekrans were without electricity almost immediately. All three these areas fall into ward 83, councillor Suzanne Clarke’s area. She applauded City Power and Joburg EMS for their prompt response to the scene.
“I believe the tree feel due to the weather,” she told the Record this morning.
“Both City Power and Joburg EMS responded in reasonable time.
“People expected the outage to last around six hours, as it is more difficult for technicians to tend to such issues while it is raining.”
However, the power was back on in all affected neighbourhoods within around two-and-a-half hours after it happened, at around 7.30pm.
“Thank you to City Power that worked with such dedication to get us back on the grid in no time,” Clarke said.
Both Facebook and twitter were abuzz with residents talking about the situation and sharing photos. On twitter City Power kept residents updated as to repairs.
#PoweroutagejhbUpdate: Roodepoort is off due to fallen tree which snapped power lines. Operators are still attending to it. ^LM
— @CityPowerJhb (@CityPowerJhb) November 16, 2015
Morning, you are welcome.^LM #servicedeliveryjhb https://t.co/YT09EuJ4UN
— @CityPowerJhb (@CityPowerJhb) November 17, 2015
Restoration turnaround times will be challenged because of the rainy weather but our technicians are on it. Pls do bear with us at this time
— @CityPowerJhb (@CityPowerJhb) November 16, 2015
Tree fell on power lines in Galena causing outage in Roodepoort/surroundings. Restoration time not confirmed. Apologies, #Rain #Hailstorm^TK
— City of Joburg (@CityofJoburgZA) November 16, 2015
We are aware of all areas around Roodepoort that are off,it will be attended to.
— @CityPowerJhb (@CityPowerJhb) November 16, 2015
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