City Power Reports Lunar Substation Repairs ‘On Track

According to City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena, repairs to the Lunar substation are progressing well. Jacaranda FM reports that Mangena provided an update on the repair work following the fire incident at the substation on Saturday evening. The fire had disrupted electricity supply to residents in Lenasia South, Migson Manor, Finetown, Mountain View, and nearby areas.

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Despite challenges like rain interruptions, repair teams have persevered with the restoration efforts. Mangena highlighted significant progress in the repair process, including the transformer tests and oil sample analysis. Additionally, the team has positioned new cables and cleaned the feeder board thoroughly. They have removed burnt protection cables, and planned replacements are underway for damaged components.

City Power will continue to update the restoration progress and communicate the estimated completion time. The power utility advised customers to unplug appliances during the outage to prevent damage when power is restored.

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