Essential Maintenance Scheduled
The Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality hereby notifies residents and business owners in Koster of a planned power supply interruption scheduled for Thursday, 16 April 2026.
This interruption is necessary to allow Eskom technicians to perform essential maintenance and upgrades at the Shylock Substation. These works are vital for ensuring the long-term stability and reliability of our local electricity grid.
Interruption Details
- Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026
- Area Affected: Koster and surrounding areas serviced by the Shylock Substation
- Time: [Insert Start Time, e.g., 08:00] to [Insert End Time, e.g., 16:00]
Important Safety Note
Please treat all electrical installations as LIVE for the full duration of the interruption. Power may be restored earlier than anticipated without further notice. To protect your appliances from potential power surges, we recommend:
- Unplugging sensitive electronic equipment (computers, televisions, etc.).
- Switching off geysers at the main distribution board.
Reason for Work
Regular maintenance of the Shylock Substation is required to prevent unplanned outages and to improve the overall capacity of the infrastructure serving the Koster community.
Customer Support
We apologize for the inconvenience this necessary maintenance may cause and appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain our infrastructure.
For any enquiries, please contact our 24-hour Customer Care lines:
- Mobile: 082 926 3065 / 063 771 0771
- Toll-Free: 0800 525 252
Issued by: Office of the Municipal Manager
Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality
