Residents in Jukskei Park are enjoying peace and quiet after the generator that had been supplying their electricity was switched off and removed following the completion of permanent repairs by City Power.

Jobst Schulte-Brader, one of the residents, said he was pleased with how the situation was resolved, particularly after weeks of having to live with the noise and other concerns associated with the temporary generator.

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City Power began work on the transformer substation’s ring main unit (RMU) after the specialised replacement equipment was delivered earlier this month. According to Schulte-Brader, the work took about a week, with the electricity supply restored on September 15. The generator was switched off and removed the following day. “Basically, everything is super,” Schulte-Brader said.

The timing was particularly welcome for Schulte-Brader and his family, as the generator was removed before their planned family time. “So, no more noise. Two days before our daughter, with our grandchild, arrived here. Perfect timing.”

Former Fourways Review reporting noted that City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena said the generator had been installed on Platina Street on August 18, after the RMU at the transformer substation failed. He said it was intended as a temporary measure to keep affected residents supplied while City Power sourced a replacement.

Mangena said the replacement RMU had been delivered on September 9, with installation scheduled to begin on September 10.

City Power had anticipated completing the installation by September 11, subject to progress with the installation and testing process. The utility said residents would be transferred back to the normal electricity supply once the new RMU had been installed, tested, and returned to service, after which the temporary generator would be removed.

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That process has now been completed as promised.

Schulte-Brader said residents appreciated seeing the work carried through after raising their concerns about the generator’s noise, smoke, and reported diesel spillage. “We just gave them a little bit of pressure to do what they promised to do because it was taking a bit of time.”
He added that the completion of the work had made a noticeable difference for residents.

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