Electricity supply interruption update: Summerstrand/Forest Hill/South End/Humewood
Published: November 07, 2021<< BACK TO NEWS
Due to repair work on the vandalised cable, restoring
electricity supply to Summerstrand, Forest Hill and parts of Humewood and South
End is being stifled by a lack of suitable spares on the outdated supply cable.
It is envisaged that supply will only be fully restored in three days.
Due to excavation work and the sourcing of spares for the
132kV cable, electricity supply can unfortunately not be restored sooner.
The interim measure to intermittently provide electricity
supply from an alternative substation every four hours, is currently not
feasible due to the high demand for electricity.
Consumers, from the affected areas, are kindly requested to
switch off their geysers, outside security lights and pool pumps. Refrain from
using electric tools such lawn movers, washing machines and dishwashers. Alternatively
use gas for cooking.
By implementing these load reduction measures, more
consumers will have intermittent electricity supply.
Ends
Issued on behalf of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality by
Media Management Officer Kupido Baron (082
780 2726 / 041 506 1500 / kbaron@mandelametro.gov.za/ @kupidobaron).
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