12-hour power outage to impact 26 Cape Town areas
· The South African
The City of Cape Town has scheduled a 12-hour planned power outage due to essential maintenance on its power infrastructure.
According to the Metropolitan Municipality, the scheduled power interruption will take place from 18:00 on Saturday, 27 June, until 06:00 the next day (Sunday, 28 June) , if all goes to plan.
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CAPE TOWN SCHEDULES 12-HOUR POWER OUTAGE IN HELDERBERG AND SOMERSET WEST
The City of Cape Town said the maintenance work will be carried out from 18:00 until 06:00 the next day, if all goes to plan. An alternative date will be provided should the work not proceed as planned.
The following areas, within Helderberg and Somerset West, will be affected due to the scheduled critical electricity upgrades:
- Lynn’s View
- Bel’Aire
- Helderberg Village
- Vredenberg – Somerset West
- Jonkers Hoogte
- Helderberg Estate
- La Montagne
- Fraai Gelegen
- Steenbras View
- Helena Heights
- Heldervue
- Die Wingerd
- Schonenberg
- Somerset Ridge
- Briza
- The Link
- Westridge – Somerset West
- Silverboomkloof
- Spanish Farm
- La Concorde
- La Sandra
- Monte Sereno
- Highveld
- Montchere
- Goede Hoop
- Pearl Marina
The City of Cape Town said it is important to note that while the impacted areas are listed above, the critical large scale electricity work may also affect surrounding areas. Additionally, residents have been encouraged to view the map where the electricity outage footprint includes street names of the impacted areas.
POWER COULD BE RESTORED ANYTIME
Meanwhile, the metropolitan municipality has noted that power may be restored earlier than the advertised time if work is completed ahead of schedule.
Residents have been advised to switch off electrical appliances during the outage period to avoid damage from possible power surges when supply is reinstated. The City has also urged patience and cooperation, stressing that the maintenance is necessary to ensure a more stable electricity supply in the long term.
Notably, Cape Town frequently implements planned outages to maintain ageing infrastructure and reduce the risk of prolonged unplanned blackouts, particularly during periods of high electricity demand.