The City of Ekurhuleni has announced a planned power outage that will affect several residential and industrial areas supplied by the Ester Park substation in Kempton Park. From Friday, December 13 to Monday, December 16, technicians will be carrying out necessary upgrades to the electrical components at the substation, which will result in power interruptions from 08:00 to 20:00 each day.
The planned outage will impact a number of areas, including Spartan Extension 1, Spartan Extension 3, Spartan Extension 7, Spartan Extension 16, as well as Camwood and Gifboom roads. Residents and businesses within these areas will be without electricity during the scheduled maintenance period. The outage is essential for ensuring the long-term reliability and efficiency of the electrical infrastructure in these areas.
City spokesperson Zweli Dlamini assured the public that the municipality would make every effort to minimize the duration of the outage. The upgrades are part of ongoing efforts to improve service delivery and enhance the power supply in the region. Despite the disruptions, the city emphasized the importance of safety, advising residents to treat all electrical networks as live at all times while work is being conducted.
This planned power interruption is a part of the city’s broader strategy to maintain and upgrade its electrical infrastructure. These improvements are crucial in preventing future outages and enhancing the overall efficiency of the power supply. The upgrades at the Esther Park substation are expected to strengthen the network and improve power delivery, benefiting both residential and industrial customers in the long term.
While the power cuts may cause inconvenience to affected residents and businesses, the City of Ekurhuleni has requested the cooperation and understanding of the public during this critical maintenance period. Affected customers are advised to plan ahead and make alternative arrangements during the specified hours.
The municipality also highlighted that they are committed to minimizing disruption to daily activities while ensuring that the power supply continues to meet the growing demands of the community. Further updates on the progress of the maintenance work will be provided as necessary. The City of Ekurhuleni continues to focus on enhancing infrastructure to ensure a sustainable and reliable power supply for all its residents.
