Residents in certain areas of Roodepoort should brace themselves for planned power interruptions set to take place from today, May 20, until Friday, May 22.

According to City Power’s Isaac Mangena, the planned interruptions form part of their ongoing work to strengthen, maintain and improve the reliability and stability of their network.

“Planned maintenance is critical in ensuring that ageing infrastructure is serviced, faulty equipment is identified and replaced, and the risk of unplanned outages is reduced.

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“These maintenance activities also assist in protecting the network during periods of high demand, especially as colder weather conditions place additional pressure on electricity infrastructure,” he said.

During this time, power will go off from 08:00 until 16:00 or earlier. Residents are advised to unplug appliances during the interruption period to avoid possible damage when power is restored.

Affected areas:

• Wednesday, May 20
Penny Street Substation affecting Globerus Distributor, Reyger Street Feeder 1 and 2, Koeberg Distributor, and Orange Street Feeder 1 and 2.

• Thursday, May 21
Wilro Park Substation affecting Wilro Park, Helderkruin, Roodekrans and Pick n Pay Two.

• Friday, May 22
Penny Street Substation affecting Strydom Street Feeder 1 and 2, General Pienaar Distributor, S/W Station M/Sub Distributor, Barbera Flats Distributor, Witpoortjie Gardens Distributor and Corlett Drive Number 2 M/Sub Distributor.