5th Avenue in Parkhurst gets a new mini-substation after fire

PARKHURST – The Parkhurst community had no power for three days after a fire at a mini-substation.

March 2, 2020

Sandisiwe Mbhele 1 minute read

New min-substation arrives in Parkhurst. Photo: Ward 117 councillor, Tim Truluck, Twitter

The mini-substation on 5th Avenue in Parkhurst went up in flames on Friday (28 February) leaving many parts in Parkhurst in the dark for a few days.

Ward 117 councillor Tim Truluck tweeted information he received from the City Power depot team which said that they were aware of the burned substation on 5th Avenue, their technicians were on-site and in the process of replacing the mini-substation.

We are currently experiencing power interruption in Parkhurst due to burnt mini substation. Work order in progress.^LP

— @CityPowerJhb (@CityPowerJhb) February 29, 2020

The cause of the fire is still unknown. Truluck said residents were without power for three days.

Feedback fm @CityPowerJhb Depot re Burned Mini-Substation in 5th Ave, @Parkhurst_JHB

"Arrangement of replacement mini-substation is in progress. Our guys are going onsite for assessment."

My best case scenario estimate: u probably will have power by Sun night/Mon morning. pic.twitter.com/0EPvuTfqPn

— Tim (@jozi117) February 29, 2020

Substation on fire on the 12th Avenue in Parkhurst. pic.twitter.com/Ja1MQzeoox

— Cliff – That's All (@PigSpotter) February 28, 2020

Some residents were not so optimistic on the restoration of power as they were still in the dark during the first two days:

https://twitter.com/prue82/status/1233669269642194949

https://twitter.com/lkzip13/status/1233658176844726272

2 possible causes of that fire- 1 The substation door might have been open while there was downpour, hence direct h2o ingress to the live equipment. 2. A deadly fault on the cables which resulted in protective equipment failing to operate in time .

— MAKABIRA MUKOMANA (@SamuelMatandi) February 29, 2020

On 1 March, City Power collected the new mini-substation which made its way to 5th Avenue, to restore power in Parkhurst.

New Minisub has been loaded and is on its way to 5th Ave @Parkhurst_JHB . @CityPowerJhb pic.twitter.com/67tDOuaOpC

— Tim (@jozi117) March 1, 2020

The trench has been dug for the wiring & the @CityPowerJhb Mini Sub has arrived in 5th Ave, @Parkhurst_jhb. pic.twitter.com/zxmTF38TyP

— Tim (@jozi117) March 1, 2020

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