City Power schedules planned maintenance outage for Founders Hill area – residents urged to prepare for temporary electricity disruption.
Johannesburg residents in the Founders Hill area should prepare for an 8-hour power outage scheduled for Tuesday, 15 April 2025, as City Power Johannesburg does maintenance work at the Chilworth Road (Founders Hill) Switching Station.
According to a public announcement issued on 18 March 2025, the outage is part of the entity’s ongoing program to upgrade and maintain infrastructure in its bid to provide reliable electricity services across the city.
🕘 Power Interruption Details:
- Date: Tuesday, 15 April 2025
- Time: 09h00 AM to 17h00 PM
- Duration: 8 hours
- Reason: Scheduled maintenance work
📍 Affected Areas:
The outage will affect the following streets and locations:
- Antwerp Street
- Centenary Road
- Casino Street
- Founders Hill
- Golf Course
- High Street
While the electricity supply is expected to resume by 17h00 PM, restoration could occur earlier, and residents are urged to treat all supply points as live during this period.
⚠️ Why the Outage is Necessary
Scheduled power interruptions such as these are crucial for maintaining a healthy grid. City Power has noted that these upgrades are part of efforts to improve overall service delivery and prevent unscheduled blackouts in the future.
💬 What You Can Do:
- Charge essential devices beforehand.
- Keep backup lighting and power banks ready.
- Avoid opening fridges/freezers during the outage.
- Use generators safely if you have them.
- Stay updated via City Power’s X (Twitter) page or their official website: www.citypower.co.za
☎️ Need Help or Clarity?
For any queries or further assistance, customers can contact:
- City Power Call Centre: 011 490 7484
- Toll-Free Number: 0800 202 925
CPower apologises for the inconvenience and appreciates residents’ cooperation during this planned maintenance.
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