WATCH: City Power launches detailed investigation of fire-damaged substation infrastructure
Engineers are evaluating damaged high-voltage equipment and protection systems before electricity circuits can be safely re-energised following the CBD substation fire.
City Power is conducting a thorough evaluation of the high-voltage section of the Central Substation in Johannesburg, which was destroyed in a fire on September 8.
The electricity outage affected the Johannesburg CBD, Glenanda, Glenvista, Kibler Park, Oakdene, Mulbarton, Gilview, Ridgeway, Mondeor and Crown Mines.
The outage lasted from September 8 to 9.
The assessment, which took place on September 9, will determine whether cables can be repaired or need replacement.
Only after rigorous technical, safety and protection testing will repaired or replaced circuits be considered for controlled re-energisation.
Testing underway following theft suspicions
Investigations into the fire’s cause are ongoing, with suspicions that theft and vandalism may have played a role.
In parallel with the assessment, City Power is delivering damaged protection cables to restore the relevant protection systems.
These components must undergo necessary testing before the associated circuits can be safely returned to service.
@southern.courier “Feeder Board 1A has been assessed and will be energised with electricity once all safety and protection requirements are met, ensuring circuits are confirmed safe and fit for operation,” said City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena. Full story on southerncourier.co.za
“Feeder Board 1A has been assessed and will be energised with electricity once all safety and protection requirements are met, ensuring circuits are confirmed safe and fit for operation,” said City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena.
City Power urges residents and businesses not to enter or visit the Central Substation, as unauthorised access poses a safety risk and can interfere with restoration work.
Customers are reminded to treat all electricity points in their homes or businesses as live and to unplug appliances when supply is restored, protecting equipment and ensuring personal safety during the outage recovery phase.
