City Power confirms 100% electricity reinstatement in Johannesburg Central Business District after explosion
City Power confirmed Johannesburg Central Business District (CBD)'s full power supply on July 25.
City Power confirmed Johannesburg Central Business District (CBD)’s full power supply on July 25 after five days since an underground explosion on Bree Street.
City Power’s spokesperson, Isaac Mangena said at least 100% of the resident load feeding from Bree substation was energized from 14:20.
“The areas include Bank City, Pritchard, Loveday West, Jeppe and West street. The team worked overnight after the clearance was given by the Emergency Services, Disaster Management, and Labour and the gas levels were also cleared at 1% on the risk management.”
Mangena added that feeder cables under the collapsed road structure along Bree Street were also restored.
City of Johannesburg’s manager, Floyd Brink conducted a walkabout on July 23 for progress made by the different entities on site.
“We can report that the JRA is busy with the fencing, our law enforcement also continues to make sure the public does not enter the affected roads by putting a barricade. The technical teams also started digging to establish the cause of the explosion and found two asbestos pipes with cables in them.”
Brinks added that the cables were isolated and the pipes were tested for methane.
The DA caucus leader, Belinda Echeozonjoku added that the party welcomed the City of Joburg’s swift action but implored him to take special notice of the following:
- Joburg Water Tanker Deployment- A detailed deployment plan is needed to avoid a stampede for water and an exact mobile ablution facilities plan is also required.
- Similarly, a detailed Road Closure Plan is required so that residents who use the CBD as a transit point can effectively plan around closures and diversions.
- The DA City of Johannesburg shadow cabinet have been on the ground and will continue to monitor and provide oversight to ensure that all residents get the services and help so desperately needed.
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