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Power to the people By Andries van Zyl
The Makhado Municipality has embarked on a multi-millionrand upgrade of Louis Trichardt’s electrical infrastructure to allow for future growth of the town. The upgrades form part of a three-year programme, with two upgrades taking place each year.
The programme was kick-started at the Stubbs Street substation, which had a 5 MVA (megavolt amperes) capacity, boasting two 5 MVA transformers working side by side. This means that in the event that one of the transformers suffers a breakdown, the electricity can be switched over to the other transformer. During a week-long
A sad farewell to much-loved Zena
at the age of 50. By that time, she had spent 78 days in the inFamily and friends learned with tensive care unit at the Netcare great sadness of the death of Milpark Hospital in Johanneswell-known former Louis Trich- burg because of complications ardt resident Zena (McGuire with her donor heart. Lambrechts) on Sunday, 9 May, In the Soutpansberg, Zena was well known for her sparkling personality, boasting an extensive career in the hospitality industry. Most got to know her during her years of service at the Khoroni Hotel in Thohoyandou. From there she was a welcome face at the Adam’s Apple Hotel and, more recently, she opened and managed Zena’s Cantina at Kennington Lodge just outside Louis Trichardt - until she got sick. During 2018, Zena started to struggle with her health. This was because she was left with only 23% heart function after suffering The always-smiling Zena who a heart attack a couple of years passed away on Sunday, 9 May, earlier. at the age of 50. Photo supplied. (Contd on P2)
upgrade process in April, the Makhado Municipality removed one the 5 MVA transformers and replaced it with a new 10 MVA transformer with the aim of increasing the substation’s capacity to 10 MVA. The other 5 MVA transformer will be replaced with a new 10 MVA in the next financial year. This will allow for growth in the area north of Stubbs Street and east of the N1 (New Town) currently being serviced by the Stubbs Street sub-station. The programme will, upon comple-
tion, see the upgrade of the Boompark and Roodewal substations from 2 MVA to 5 MVA, while new technology in terms of electrical switches will be installed at the Emmarentia substation. The municipality need to upgrade the technology because they are still using old switch gears at the substation. The same new technology had already been installed at the Stubbs Street substation during a previous upgrade. The upgrade will also see an emphasis on recycling. The transformers they are
taking out will be re-casketed and reconditioned because they are still working. They will then be stored as back-up transformers in case of emergencies. The new 10 MVA transformer installed at the Stubbs Street substation, as well as the others to be installed, was purchased and shipped from China. For this initial upgrade of the Stubbs Street substation, the upgrade cost around R3 million. This includes the purchase price, shipping, crane service and installation.
By Andries van Zyl
Pictured in front of the newly installed 10 MVA transformer at the Stubbs Street substation are, from left to right, the acting municipal manager, Mr Kent Nemaname, Makhado Mayor Cllr Samuel Munyai, Cllr John Mamafha (portfolio head for technical services), Cllr Frank Chililo (portfolio head for community services), Cllr Anthony Matumba (EXCO member) and Cllr Dzawele Ratshikuni (portfolio head for development planning). Photo: Makhado Municipality.