Nico de Jager, MMC for environment and infrastructure development briefs the public about the power outages which affected many northern suburbs in Johannesburg #SebenzaSubstation @Sandton_News
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) July 2, 2018
De Jager – The city is investing R1 billion in Sebenza substation to ensure that City Power can power the city's growth @Sandton_News #SebenzaSubstation
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) July 2, 2018
There has been an undue strain on the network, especially during winter. The new #SebenzaSubstation is in partnership with Eskom to relieve pressure from other substations incl. Delta and Kelvin @Sandton_News
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) July 2, 2018
The new #SebenzaSubstation intends to create 1000mva capacity, 200 transformers from the substation to Eskom and allow for growth in the future and reduce load on Delta substation @Sandton_News
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) July 2, 2018
The #SebenzaSubstation was meant to be finished by March this year but it has been delayed to November @Sandton_News
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) July 2, 2018
De Jager explains that during the change over phase from the old lines to the new lines problems were identified. A complete loss of power was experienced at #SebenzaSubstation @Sandton_News
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) July 2, 2018
Load rotation had to be introduced to prevent the whole network from going down #SebenzaSubstation @Sandton_News
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) July 2, 2018
De Jager – there is no difference between load shedding and load rotation. Load shedding is the term used by Eskom, City Power needs to use a different term #SebenzaSubstation @Sandton_News
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) July 2, 2018
The network is still at risk until the transformer at #SebenzaSubstation is returned to service. A second transformer will be powered in July @Sandton_News
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) July 2, 2018
The first outage on Thursday took place when a gasket blew at #SebenzaSubstation which is now being repaired @Sandton_News
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) July 2, 2018
Power outage on Saturday occured because some infrastructure is very old while some is new, causing a disconnect #SebenzaSubstation @Sandton_News
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) July 2, 2018
De Jager says that City Power needs to improve maintenance. It's critical the areas around power lines are kept clean, oil needs to be replaced, load shedding also has a severe impact on old infrastructure @Sandton_News #SebenzaSubstation
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) July 2, 2018
De Jager – we have brilliant minds at City Power and very dedicated people, we have complete and utter trust in them, #SebenzaSubstation is one of the biggest projects of its kind in SA in 10 years @Sandton_News
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) July 2, 2018
De Jager – Because it is such a big project, hiccups are to be expected #SebenzaSubstation @Sandton_News
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) July 2, 2018
De Jager – we recognise the problems we face around maintenance and our depots are undercapacitated to power the city @Sandton_News #SebenzaSubstation
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) July 2, 2018
There are 3 transformers at #SebenzaSubstation, 2 in use and a spare, which will power the north eastern suburbs and the future development for the next 40 years @Sandton_News
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) July 2, 2018
City Power CEO Lerato Setshedi says they now have a team dedicated to maintenance, while they don't have the budget to upgrade all substations, they have prioritised those most in need #SebenzaSubstation @Sandton_News
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) July 2, 2018
De Jager says that the incoming cold front may put more pressure on the substation. He urges residents to switch off all unnecessary appliances when there is an outage. #SebenzaSubstation @Sandton_News
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) July 2, 2018
De Jager adds that is important to turn off appliances when power goes off to ensure that there is not a surge when the power does come back on @Sandton_News #SebenzaSubstation
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) July 2, 2018
All residents have a responsibility to contribute where they can, when you connect electricity illegally you're taking that power away from someone else – De Jager #SebenzaSubstation @Sandton_News
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) July 2, 2018
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