If City Power cannot ensure the reliability of its services in central areas, it’s hard to imagine how the broader city can ever meet the demands of its residents, businesses, and visitors.
If City Power cannot ensure the reliability of its services in central areas, it’s hard to imagine how the broader city can ever meet the demands of its residents, businesses, and visitors, says the writer.On March 17, a fire at the Prospect Substation in Johannesburg 's inner city led to yet another power cut affecting vast areas, including City and Suburban , Marshalltown , Selby , Salisbury Claims , and Wemmer .
Power outages are one of the most visible and disruptive forms of service failure, and when they occur regularly, they reflect poorly on the management and upkeep of essential services. Furthermore, questions arise about how our municipal funds collected through rates are being allocated. If people are paying for services that are not being effectively maintained or upgraded, where is the money going?
The importance of infrastructure improvement and maintenance cannot be overstated, especially in a city like Johannesburg, where electricity demand is high and growing.
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