Wapadrand substation to be refurbished
The metro has invested over R134-million into the project that will see the Wapadrand substation rise from the ashes.
The Tshwane metro has launched the multi-million-rand Wapadrand substation refurbishment project which will bring an end to occurring power outages.
The substation has been catching fire regularly in the past few years with critical equipment breaking down, leaving residents without power for days.
Tshwane mayor Randall Williams, who was on-site on Thursday morning during the launch, said the upgrades were expected to be completed within three years.
“We have invested over R134-million into this project that will see the Wapadrand substation rise from the ashes. It’s expected to take three years to complete.”
Williams said the team was pushing for 18 months of completion.
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[WATCH] The Executive Mayor of Tshwane launches Wapadrand Substation refurbishment project costing more R134 million. #Wapadrand @tshwane_mayor pic.twitter.com/yb5jddJUdh
— City of Tshwane (@CityTshwane) March 3, 2022
The Wapadrand substation burned twice in a space of three years, the first fire broke out back in June 2018, leaving residents without power for over a week.
A temporary substation was built around that time, however, over three years later it caught fire leaving residents in the dark again.
“We had our hands full last year, working around the clock when two major fire incidents broke out at the substation plunging surrounding areas into darkness for days. This was an unpleasant experience for residents and we hope we won’t see it again,” Williams said.
He said some of the city infrastructures were aging rapidly and required regular maintenance and refurbishment.
Photo: Eliot Mahlase
The project has different phases including design, civil work installation, commissioning and site handover.
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