Preliminary findings suggest that poor maintenance may have caused Tuesday’s fire at the Zwartkop substation in Centurion.
Damage to the infrastructure is extensive and repairs may take several days to complete.
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) frequently expresses serious concern over the ongoing decay of municipal infrastructure and insists that the maintenance of critical infrastructure must be prioritised.
This will not only save on costs, but also protect lives and property.
The situation in Centurion not only causes residents major inconvenience, but also disrupts traffic flow on surrounding routes, including Old Johannesburg Road. It poses a safety risk and severely impacts local business operations.
The Freedom Front Plus wants to thank the officials and technical teams working tirelessly to repair the damage and restore power to residents.
The authorities have confirmed that a full investigation will follow and, if need be, measures will be implemented to prevent similar incidents in the future.
