The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Electricity and Energy Directorate wishes to advise residents and affected stakeholders of a planned electricity shutdown to allow for essential maintenance and repairs to the electricity network.
LOCATION: Swartkops Substation (66kV Yard)
SCHEDULED DATES:
- Primary: Sunday, 9 August 2026
- Alternative (if required): Sunday, 16 August 2026
TIME: 07:00 – 19:00
REASON FOR SHUTDOWN: Repairs and maintenance of 66kV oil circuit breakers (OCBs).
AREAS AFFECTED:
- KwaFord (including the New Brighton and Seyisi areas)
- SATS
- Struandale (Missionvale area)
- Matomela
- Struanway
- Engelhard
- General Tyre
- Drake Street
- Watco Plastics
- Trek
- Trek Tools
- Tiger Engine
- P & G Timber
- Eagle Creek
- Deal Party
- EP Cement
- Caufield
- Isuzu
- DSV
The planned shutdown is necessary to ensure the continued safety, reliability and integrity of the electricity network. Every effort will be made to complete the work within the scheduled timeframe.
Important Notice: All electrical installations must be treated as live for the duration of the shutdown.
For further information or enquiries, please contact: Angus Eaton on 041 392 4208
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality apologises for any inconvenience this essential maintenance may cause and thanks residents and stakeholders for their patience and cooperation.
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