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Newcastle suburbs to be left in the dark this Sunday

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Newcastillians, brace yourselves for a Sunday morning without electricity. But fret not, loadshedding has not returned.

Head of Communications at Newcastle Municipality, Mlungisi Khumalo, highlights that on Sunday, 24 January 2021, the Newcastle Municipality’s Electrical Department will be conducting maintenance and repairs on 132kv substations (Aviary Hill and Glen).

The maintenance and repair work will commence at 5 am and finish at 11 am. During this period, Khumalo points out several suburbs will, unfortunately, have no electricity. These suburbs are:

Lennoxton
Paradise
Amiel Park
Sunnyridge
Pioneer Park
Schuinshoogte
Aviary Hill
Signal Hill
Barry Hertzog Park
Amajuba Park
CBD
Fernwood
Suryaville
Sunset View
Fairleigh
Lenville
Hutten Heights

Khumalo emphasises it is important to note the work is part of a mandatory exercise. It ensures the substations are kept running at an optimal level, which in turn ensures there are no unexpected power outages. Residents are encouraged to show patience during the duration of the maintenance work.

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