Ongoing repairs at Pyramid substation nearly done

Tshwane Metro Makes Progress in Repairing Pyramid Substation

The Tshwane metro reported significant progress in the repair of the Pyramid substation following a fire that caused widespread frustration among residents.

Repair Work Update
– The repair work on the substation is over 80% complete.
– Technicians have completed repairs to the damaged multi-core cables and conducted pressure testing on medium voltage equipment.
– Remaining tasks include finalizing cabling work, purifying transformer oil, and reconnecting busbars.
– Estimated time for full restoration is still pending.

Impact on Residents
– The fire left many residents in Rooiwal without electricity for several days.
– Outages extended to areas like Pretoria North, Wonderboom, Wolmer, and parts of Waltloo.
– Previous fires at the Pyramid substation in 2019 and 2022 have raised concerns about infrastructure reliability.

Residents’ Concerns
– Residents express dissatisfaction with prolonged outages and lack of transparency from metro officials.
– Allegations of sabotage have surfaced, prompting calls for a thorough investigation.
– Economic consequences of outages are felt by local businesses and the metro’s revenue.

Future Outlook
– Community members demand transparency and a commitment to improving energy supply reliability.
– Calls for the metro to address underlying issues at the substation to prevent future disruptions.

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Source: The Citizen