The City of Tshwane will implement a planned nine-hour power outage in the Rosslyn Industrial Area on Thursday, 2 May, as part of critical maintenance work on the Plessy Substation. The power outage will run from 8:00 to 17:00 and aims to enhance the reliability and efficiency of the city’s electricity supply.
Technicians will undertake a range of tasks, including servicing and testing medium-voltage switchgear and oil circuit breakers, draining and replacing oil in 11 kV circuit breakers, and installing a new wall-mounted 30V 80mA battery charger and battery tripper pack. The work will also include painting the substation walls, doors, and ceiling and installing new signage and LED lighting.
“This essential maintenance will ensure that the said substation delivers a reliable and efficient electricity supply, minimise electricity supply interruptions and extend the lifespan of electricity components,” the city stated.
Water interruption next week in Tshwane
In a separate development, Tshwane residents in the Eersterust Reservoir supply area should prepare for 48-hour water interruptions from Monday, 6 May to Tuesday, 7 May. The shutdown will begin at 7:00 on Monday and continue for two days while the city upgrades reservoir infrastructure.
Affected suburbs may include Derdepoort, Despatch, Eersterust and its extensions, Hartbeespoort, Jan Niemandpark, Mamelodi Extension 13, Silvertondale, and Waltloo.
While the city has promised that “all supplying reservoirs will be filled to capacity prior to the shutdown,” it has also warned that supply interruptions may still occur in some areas.
Call for Preparedness and Patience
The City of Tshwane has apologised for the disruptions, noting that the work is necessary to maintain service quality.
“Residents are urged to store enough water for household purposes during this time,” the city said, encouraging citizens to prepare in advance and remain patient throughout the process.
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