Officials have welcomed the R117 million reconstruction of the Wapadrand substation in Pretoria East as progress toward strengthening the network.
The R117 million reconstruction of the troubled Wapadrand substation in Pretoria East has been hailed as a step in the right direction towards restoring network resilience and supporting long-term growth in the eastern parts of the City of Tshwane.
The substation, notorious for recurring fires, was destroyed in a blaze in July 2021, leaving parts of Pretoria East without power for weeks.
The project has finally been completed after missing its October 2024 deadline.
The 132/11kV facility supplies key communities and economic nodes in Pretoria East, including Silver Lakes, Faerie Glen, Wapadrand, Lombardy Estate, Koedoesberg, Willow Park Manor, parts of Equestria, and surrounding residential and commercial areas.
