HOUT BAY – The City of Cape Town’s Electricity Generation and Distribution Department has issued a notice to residents in parts of Hout Bay regarding planned electricity interruptions scheduled for 21 and 28 February 2024. This essential maintenance is aimed at the major Bisschop electricity substation in the area, ensuring the reliability of the electricity supply.
The electricity infrastructure maintenance will take place on:
- Wednesday, 21 February 2024, from 08:00 to 16:00
- Wednesday, 28 February 2024, from 08:00 to 16:00
City teams will be conducting crucial maintenance work on the critical power infrastructure, and this undertaking is vital to guarantee a consistent and dependable electricity supply for residents in the affected area. The City apologizes for any inconvenience caused during this period.
Residents are encouraged to view the area outage map here to identify the specific locations that will be affected on 21 and 28 February 2024.
It is crucial to note that the supply interruption will exclusively impact the highlighted area on the map. Residents should be aware that electricity supply could be restored at any time, and all electrical installations should be treated as live for the entire duration of the interruption.
To mitigate potential damage caused by power surges when electricity is restored, residents are advised to switch off appliances as a precaution.
For any queries or further information, residents can contact the City’s Call Centre at 0860 103 089.
The City of Cape Town appreciates the cooperation of the affected residents and assures them that these planned interruptions are necessary for the long-term reliability of the electricity supply in Hout Bay.
