Power restored after JG Strydom blast
The residents patiently waited as the restoration process unfolded.
Residents affected by the explosion at the JG Strydom Switching Station in Weltevreden Park can now breathe a sigh of relief as power has been fully restored.
According to Ward 126 councillor David Brand, the restoration was completed on Sunday, November 24, following nearly a week of extensive repairs.
• Read the initial article here: Explosion at JG Strydom Switching Station disrupts power supply
The explosion, which occurred last week on Tuesday, November 19, caused significant disruptions, with power initially restored to 46% of the affected areas by that afternoon. City Power maintenance teams worked tirelessly to repair damaged cables and stabilise the station, ensuring that electricity was gradually restored over the following days.
Residents are encouraged to report any remaining issues via CityPower.mobi, the City Power Call Centre at 080 020 2925, or the Roodepoort SDC WhatsApp outage updates channel.
