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Cape Town at night
The City of Cape Town has activated a protection plan against loadshedding following the news of its return.
Eskom announced the implementation of Stage 3 loadshedding this weekend after about 10 months of non-interrupted power supply countrywide.
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says they will continue building energy security through independent power purchases.
Hill-Lewis says the announcement is concerning because blackouts have a huge economic impact. He says to ensure the protection plan works, communities must help by reducing electricity usage and switching off non-essential appliances.
“Throughout the weekend, we will protect the City from at least one and sometimes two stages of loadshedding. Please monitor City social media and web channels for updates if Eskom’s loadshedding persists.”
Road repairs
Meanwhile, the City has approved start-up funding of more than R26-million as part of its January Adjustment Budget.
Hill-Lewis says the City’s Main Arterial and CBD Cleansing Plan will see more visible cleaning along major routes and the CBD.
He says the new plan aims for cleaner major routes while creating employment opportunities via the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP).
He says an extra R100-million funding will go towards fixing potholes and resurfacing roads.
Other plans in the adjustment budget include a sum of R34-million rand for stormwater maintenance and repairs and R10-million to accelerate title deed delivery.
