City advises of planned required power supply interruption in Somerset West

07 October 2022

The City of Cape Town's Electricity Generation and Distribution Department would like to inform residents in Somerset West that a planned necessary electricity interruption will be carried out on Sunday, 23 October 2022 from 06:00 to 16:00 or on Sunday, 30 October 2022, depending on weather conditions, but not on both days.

This is critical maintenance to a major substation in area which ensures reliable electricity supply for residents. 

The City is giving notice of two dates in case weather conditions cause work on 23 October 2022 to be postponed. We thank our customers for their understanding.

Only one of these dates will apply. The interruption will enable City officials to carry out the necessary maintenance work at the Somerset West Substation.

The City apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks residents for their cooperation.

Please note:

The electricity supply could be restored at any time and customers must please treat all electrical installations as live for the full duration of the interruption. Residents are encouraged to switch off appliances as a precaution and to avoid damage caused by power surges when the power comes back on.

Contact the City's Call Centre on 0860 103 089 for more information or if you have any enquiries regarding the planned electricity supply interruption.

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City of Cape Town, Media Office