UPDATE: 12 NOVEMBER 2024 – 17:00
POWER OUTAGE IN PARTS OF ROODEPAN
* The Electrical Department is working to restore supply to parts of Roodepan; Naborn, Ivory Park, Gregory Park, Torres Park, Lethabo Park, Flats D and E Block.
* The current supply restoration efforts follows the above areas having been brought back online past Saturday.
Thank you for your patience.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
UPDATE: 12 NOVEMBER 2024 – 14:35
POWER SUPPLY RESTORED TO PARTS OF ROODEPAN THAT HAVE BEEN OFFLINE
• Power supply restored to the following areas; – Naborn, Sunset Manor, Lethabo Park, Jacksonville, Flats A B C, Old Roodepan and Erwe.
• The intense lightning and storms of past Friday sparked one of the worst outages in the city, resulting inextensive damage to electrical infrastructure.
• For household electricity supply faults in the above areas, residents are advised to contact the Call-Centre at 080 122 9010.
We extend our unending appreciation for residents’ cooperation and understanding amid a challenging four-days of outages in some areas.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
UPDATE: 12 NOVEMBER 2024 – 13:45
POWER SUPPLY RESTORATION IN PROGRESS FOR PARTS OF ROODEPAN THAT HAVE BEEN OFFLINE
• Supply from H.A Morris Substation to Roodepan’s SwitchHouse No 1 active or energised.
• Restoration of supply from SwitchHouse No 1 in progress.
* Safety precaution; residents are advised to unplug appliances until power is restored.
* Restoration of supply will be done in an individual area based sequence until all are back online.
We regret the ongoing outage caused by lightning-related explosions that sparked severe electricity infrastructure damage.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
UPDATE: 12 NOVEMBER 2024 – 12:15
RESTORATION OF POWER SUPPLY EFFORTS – PARTS OF ROODEPAN
• Final testing and commissioning completed.
• Energising of supply to follow.
* Safety precaution; residents are advised to unplug appliances before restoration.
* Restoration of supply will be done in an individual area based sequence until all are back online.
We regret the ongoing outage caused by lightning-related explosions that sparked severe electricity infrastructure damage.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
UPDATE: 12 NOVEMBER 2024 – 07:35
RESTORATION OF POWER SUPPLY EFFORTS – PARTS OF ROODEPAN
• Advances; the last repairing of the five faulty joints on the underground cable stretching from H.T Morris Substation, feeding power supply to Roodepan’s affected areas, is in progress.
* The above-mentioned task will be followed by the re-testing for the safety of supply assurance. Once in the clear, supply will be restored.
We regret the ongoing outage caused by lightning-related explosions that sparked severe electricity infrastructure damage.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
UPDATE: 11 NOVEMBER 2024 – 19:20
RESTORATION OF POWER SUPPLY EFFORTS – PARTS OF ROODEPAN
• Restoration of supply efforts are ongoing.
* All points where underground cable faults have been detected are being attended to.
* We are making every possible effort to restore supply.
We regret the ongoing outage caused by lightning-related explosions that sparked severe electricity infrastructure damage.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
UPDATE: 11 NOVEMBER 2024 – 15:30
RESTORATION OF POWER SUPPLY EFFORTS – PARTS OF ROODEPAN
* The municipality would like to assure residents that are affected by the ongoing outage in parts of Roodepan that we making every possible effort to restore supply.
* All possible options are being looked into, including cable replacements.
– Naborn, Sunset Manor, Lethabo Park, Jacksonville, Flats A B C, Old Roodepan and Erwe.
We regret the ongoing outage caused by lightning-related explosions that sparked severe electricity infrastructure damage.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
UPDATE: 11 NOVEMBER 2024 – 10:50
TEMPORARY POWER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION – MIDLANDS
* Midlands will be switched off to allow connection from SwitchHouse No 2 to SwitchHouse No 1. This is in an effort to restore power supply to 80% of affected areas:
– Naborn, Sunset Manor, Lethabo Park, Jacksonville, Flats A B C, Old Roodepan and Erwe.
The ongoing outage is highly regretted amid a series of explosions that were lightning related, causing severe damage to our electrical infrastructure.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
UPDATE: 11 NOVEMBER 2024 – 07:30
RESTORATION OF POWER SUPPLY EFFORTS – ROODEPAN
*Supply restoration is a high priority for today
* Restoration Plan; full staff compliment, and contractor support for equipment and materials.
– Electrical Department will ensure best option is embarked upon for restoration of supply.
– Affected areas; Naborn, Sunset Manor, Lethabo Park, Jacksonville, Flats A B C, Old Roodepan and Erwe.
The ongoing outage is highly regretted amid a series of explosions that were lightning related, causing severe damage to our electrical infrastructure.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
UPDATE: 11 NOVEMBER 2024 – 07:00
POWER SUPPLY RESTORATION EFFORTS- PARTS OF TRANSIT CAMP AND SNAKE PARK
• Parts of Transit Camp and Snake Park are still offline. Patrolling of the line will resume at this hour.
* Blown fuses on overhead powerlines are to be replaced, enabling restoration of supply.
The ongoing outage is highly regretted amid a series of explosions that were lightning related, causing severe damage to our electrical infrastructure.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
UPDATE: 10 NOVEMBER 2024 – 23:00
RESTORATION OF POWER SUPPLY EFFORTS – ROODEPAN
* Electrical Department is still on-site. repairing medium voltage cable fault between H.A Morris Substation and Roodepan SwitchHouse No 1.
– Affected areas; Naborn, Sunset Manor, Lethabo Park, Jacksonville, Flats A B C, Old Roodepan and Erwe.
• Excavation had to be undertaken to expose fault.
The ongoing outage is highly regretted amid a series of explosions that were lightning related, causing severe damage to our electrical infrastructure.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
UPDATE: 10 NOVEMBER 2024 – 22:00
POWER SUPPLY RESTORED – TSWELELANG, PLAATFONTEIN, PROMISE LAND, AND PARTS OF TRANSIT CAMP AND SNAKE PARK
• Parts of Transit Camp and Snake Park are still offline. Patrolling of the line was hindered by inaccessible muddy terrain.
* Work will resume tomorrow morning.
The ongoing outage is highly regretted amid a series of explosions that were lightning related, causing severe damage to our electrical infrastructure.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
UPDATE: 10 NOVEMBER 2024 – 21:15
RESTORATION OF POWER SUPPLY EFFORTS – TSWELELANG, SNAKE PARK, PROMISE LAND AND TRANSIT CAMP
* The cable supplying Tswelelang is being jointed and terminated onto 11kV breaker.
* Once complete, supply will be restored.
The ongoing outage is highly regretted.
We would like to assure residents in the affected areas that the Electrical Department is working diligently to restore power.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
UPDATE: 10 NOVEMBER 2024 – 21:00
RESTORATION OF POWER SUPPLY EFFORTS – ROODEPAN
* Electrical Department fixing medium voltage cable fault between H.A Morris Substation and Roodepan SwitchHouse No 1.
• Excavation is underway to expose fault.
We plead for patience and wish to assure residents that the Electrical Department is doing its utmost best to restore power supply.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
UPDATE: 10 NOVEMBER 2024 – 16:20
POWER SUPPLY RESTORED- HOMESTEAD, HOMEVALE, HOMELITE, COLVILLE AND PARTS OF ROODEPAN
Restoration efforts for other parts of Roodepan
• Our Electrical Department is still busy with restoring supply to areas receiving supply from H.A Morris Substation’s switchouse 2:
– Sunset Manor, Lethabo Park, Jacksonville, Naborn, Flats A B C, Old Roodepan and Erwe.
Your understanding and patience are highly appreciated.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
UPDATE: 10 NOVEMBER 2024 – 16:00
POWER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION – HOMESTEAD, HOMEVALE, HOMELITE, COLVILLE AND PARTS OF ROODEPAN
* Trip at H.A Morris Substation.
* Electrical Department is on-site, resolving high-tension cable fault.
• Estimated restoration; upon completion of repairs.
Your understanding and patience are highly appreciated.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
UPDATE: 10 NOVEMBER 2024 – 15:20
POWER SUPPLY RESTORED – BLOEMANDA
* 200kva pole mounted transformer (aerial) located in Tshwene Street that had exploded has been successfully replaced.
• Electrical Department will intensify efforts to restore supply to Tswelelang, Snake Park, Promise Land and Transit Camp.
Your understanding and patience are highly appreciated.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
UPDATE: 10 NOVEMBER 2024 – 09:50
POWER SUPPLY RESTORATION EFFORTS – BLOEMANDA (TSHWENE STREET)
* 200kva pole mounted transformer (aerial) located in Tshwene Street exploded.
• Electrical Department will install a new transformer for restoration of power supply to Tshwene Street and surrounds.
Your understanding and patience are highly appreciated.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
UPDATE: 10 NOVEMBER 2024 – 09:50
POWER SUPPLY RESTORATION EFFORTS – ROODEPAN
* Electricians conducting final inspection at SwitchHouse No 1 for restoration of supply. Feeders from Nareen MiniSubstation and Starling Minisubstation, which
includes Roodepan Flats, will be back online upon having been declared safe.
Larger Parts of Roodepan
* As a result of Friday night’s explosion at H.A Morris Substation, Electrical Department repairing panel supplying SwitchHouse No 2.
Upon completion and SwitchHouse declared safe, Jacksonville, Lerato Park, Sunset Manor, and surrounds will be back online.
Your patience and understanding are appreciated.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
UPDATE: 9 NOVEMBER 2024 – 18:00
POWER SUPPLY RESTORED HOMESTEAD, HOMEVALE, HOMELITE AND PARTS OF GALESHEWE
• H.A Morris Substation supplied areas are back online amid lightning related explosion at the substation last night
Witdam Substation
– Power supply was also restored to areas fed from Witdam Substation; Ramorwa and Magashula Streets towards Galeshewe Plaza.
Areas That Are Still Offline
– Galeshewe’s Tswelelang, Snake Park, Transit Camp and Promised Land. Team reinforced and repair work ongoing.
Parts Of Roodepan
• Team reinforced and repair work ongoing in the area receiving supply from H.A Morris Substation; 11 kV cable fault affecting Naborn and surrounds.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
UPDATE: 9 NOVEMBER 2024 – 14:15
RESTORATION OF POWER SUPPLY – ROODEPAN, HOMESTEAD, HOMEVALE, HOMELITE AND PARTS OF GALESHEWE
• Last night’s lightning related explosion at H.A Morris Substation remains the cause of power supply outages.
– Whilst supply has been restored to large parts of Kimberley from midnight into this afternoon, our electrians are on an all-out-effort to restore supply.
Witdam Substation
– Team currently working at Witdam Substation. Ramorwa and Magashula Streets towards Galeshewe Plaza will be back online once repair work is completed.
Supply has been restored to large parts of Galeshewe; Tswelelang, Snake Park, Transit Camp and Promised Land are still offline.
H.A Morris Substation
– Source of extensive lightning damage that triggered widespread outages. Reinforcement done to reconnect Homevale, Colville, Homelite, and surrounding areas. Team on site.
Parts Of Roodepan Supplied From H.A Morris
• Work ongoing in the area receiving supply from H.A Morris Substation; 11 kV cable fault affecting Naborn and surrounds.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
UPDATE: 9 NOVEMBER 2024 – 09:40
RESTORATION OF POWER SUPPLY IN AREAS SUPPLIED FROM H.A MORRIS SUBSTATION
H.A Morris Substation – Homestead, Homevale, Colville, and Witdam area of Galeshewe
• Work ongoing in repairing extensive damage caused by lightning related explosion at the substation.
• Our team will be reinforced upon completion of work at Galeshewe Substation.
Update on other areas to follow.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
UPDATE: 9 NOVEMBER 2024 – 09:00
RESTORATION OF POWER SUPPLY IN GALESHEWE
Galeshewe Substation
– We have a team at Substation working on restoring supply to Transit Camp, Promise Land, Snake Park and possibly other areas of Galeshewe.
– Tswelelang switchgear feeder exploded, resulting in a 66kv trip at Galeshewe Substation. Electrical team is on site, isolating it from the system. Once safely isolated, supply will be restored to most areas.
Update on other areas to follow.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
UPDATE: 9 NOVEMBER 2024 – 00:30
RESTORATION OF POWER SUPPLY
* Our Electrical Department has managed to restore power supply to large parts of Kimberley, especially high-lying areas.
• Up next will be Galeshewe. however, the following areas will remain offline into this morning; Homevale, Homestead, a portion of Roodepan and Galeshewe’s Witdam area.
– Major cause of the widespread outages; lightning related explosion at H.A Morris Substation
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Kind regards,
Thabo Mothibi
Communications Unit
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