Power outage in 3 areas around Chiltern Hills

3 areas reporting power off. 0 back on.

By ESP · Community outage updatesSummary updated 17 Oct 2026, 00:07 SAST

Started 16 Oct, 17:05 SAST

Map of areas affected by the power outage around Chiltern Hills

3 areas affectedCommunity reports

Latest update

Partial restoration

Most roads in Chiltern Hills, including Methven Road, Strelitzia Place and Iver Road, are reportedly without electricity. A faults team has been dispatched and a switching officer is checking the substation; restoration time depends on the fault. Birdhurst Road in Cowies Hill is also reported out. The utility website's 11:00 update says the fault is 50% restored and confirms a blown substation.

Estimated restorationNot yet confirmed

0 back on3 off

43 reports

Power offPower on

16 Oct, 04:0017 Oct, 03:00 SAST

Automatically summarised by ESP

About this update

ESP automatically summarises community reports to help neighbours follow local outages. Reports may be incomplete, and restoration estimates can change.

“No recent reports” does not confirm that service is back. All times are South African Standard Time (SAST).

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