Underground cabling project gets underway in Pinelands
The City is working to convert overhead electricity infrastructure to underground infrastructure in Pinelands.
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The City’s Energy Directorate is undertaking its R3.2 million project to convert overhead electricity infrastructure to underground infrastructure in Pinelands.
The initiative includes the undergrounding of cables and broader network upgrades.
"This project forms part of the City’s R4 billion medium-term capital investment programme to significantly improve the strength and reliability of our electricity distribution network across the metro," said mayco member for Energy, Xanthea Limberg.
"In areas already completed, we are seeing immediate benefits including reduced power interruptions and resilience during severe weather episodes. In addition to this work, teams are also undertaking streetlight maintenance and upgrades to further enhance services in the community.
"Our teams are working efficiently to complete the project ahead of schedule, while ensuring minimal disruption to residents. The City’s continued investment in underground infrastructure is also important to protecting valuable assets and securing a reliable electricity service for both residents and businesses.
The benefits of underground power infrastructure include:
- Underground cable infrastructure is less susceptible to weather related faults, such as storms and falling trees.
- Underground cabling reduces the risk of electrical accidents from people, cars and animals encountering the power lines. It also holds the potential to reduce the risk of vandalism and theft.
- Underground cable eliminates the need for poles and overhead power lines in an area, which greatly improves the visual appeal of an urban area.
To report streetlight and electricity faults:
- Call Centre: 0860 103 089
- SMS: 31220
- WhatsApp: 060 018 1505
- Report suspicious behaviour to the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre: 021 480 7700
- Report illegal scrap yards to the ‘Copperheads’: 0800 222 771 (toll free, 24/7, anonymous tip-offs)