MIDVAAL COMPLETES R18 MILLION ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT, BRINGING ELECTRICITY TO OVER 1,200 SICELO HOUSEHOLDS
Midvaal Local Municipality has completed the electrification of over 1,200 households in Sicelo, at a cost of over R18 million.
This multi-year and phased project began in 2023 and was completed in June 2025.
The project involved the construction of an 11 kV (MV) and a 420 V (LV) overhead network.
Additionally, the project included overhead house connections as well as the installation of meters and ready boards.
A total of 1,228 electricity connections were completed across four phases: 474 in Phase 1, 321 in Phase 2, 98 in Phase 3, and 335 in Phase 4.
Residents now have access to much-needed electricity, uplifting the community by ensuring a safe and reliable power supply.
Due to the established electrical infrastructure, illegal connections were removed in the area, reducing the risk of electrocution from unsafe connections.
The removal of illegal connections will also benefit the municipality in its efforts to reduce electricity losses and increase revenue.
The contractor spent approximately 30% of their final contract value on uplifting local Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs). This is in direct line with our efforts of uplifting local businesses and people through investing local, buying local and empowering local.
We remain committed to the Mayoral Undertakings of creating opportunities for all and providing excellent service delivery to all our communities.
The electrification project is also a testament to our commitment to improving infrastructure and ensuring access to basic services for all communities.
ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR.
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