Wilberforce And Other Communities to go Without Power Supply For Hours

The Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority EDSA have issued a press release with regards to power shortage in some parts of Freetown due to ongoing work in those areas.

“The Management of Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority wishes to inform the general public that due to the ongoing rehabilitation works at Wilberforce Primary Substation, the 11 KV Feeders will be connected to the newly installed switch-gears on Tuesday, 6th September 2022 commencing at 10:00 am to 6:00 pm”.

“In that regard, residents feeding from the Wilberforce Primary Substation will experience intermittent power outages from 10:00 am to 6: 00 pm. The following areas will be affected are Sisters Mess Military Hospital, Wilberforce Village, Wilberforce Barrack, Spur Loop, Spur Road, Lumley, Beach Road Hotel, Malama, Kaningo, Pentagon, and Environs”

“The Authority is sorry for the inconvenience this situation may cause and assures the affected customers of regular supply upon completion of works”.

“We thank and appreciate our valued customers for their patience and understanding”.