PNG Power updates on electricity restoration in Port Moresby

A car caught in the flood in Port Moresby.  PNG Today Photo

Port Moresby had  the worst downpour today. The city's drainage systems were outburst and caused over flooding. All city roads were over flooded and traffic came to standstill.

The downpour also caused Communication, Internet, and electricity disruptions.

Meanwhile   PNG Power has released the following updates on power restoration in  the city after the downpour caused  blackouts.

Notices

KANUDI FEEDER 2 - RESTORED
Fault rectified and supply back to Hanuabada, Mobil, POM Tech, Kanudi area, Police HQ, Government House and Mining Haus.

KONEDOBU FEEDER 3 - RESTORED
Burnt Bridging was replaced and supply back to Downtown, Ela Beach, Bampton Street, Davara Motel, Airvos Avenue, Touaguba Hill, Harbour City and Goodman Fielder Flour Mill.

BOROKO FEEDER 1 WORK STILL IN PROGRESS AND PARTIALLY RESTORED
Only parts of Korobosea and Murray Barracks without power. Expected to restore by 6pm.

WAIGANI FEEDER 2 - CROSS ARM BROKEN AND DELAY IN RESTORATION DUE TO BAD WEATHER
Team has started work on this and will transfer load to another feeder soon. we will keep you posted. This covers PNGIPA to Holiday Inn, including North Waigani, Waigani Heights, Ensisi Valley, Savannah Heights and along Waigani Dr to Laguna Hotel, Tokarara, June Valley and Hohola 4. Anticipated restoration before midnight.

BOMANA FEEDER 1 & 2 - HIGH VOLTAGE POLE BROKEN AT 8 MILE
Upon inspection, this job will take maximum 2 days and the team is organising resources to have the high voltage pole replaced. We will keep you posted on this.

KONEDOBU FEEDER 2 - WAS RESTORED BUT FAULT OCCURRED AGAIN
Team working to fix fault. This covers Badili, Kaugere, Sabama, 2 Mile and Parts of Korobosea

If you see any fallen power lines or trees on power lines, please report to the Call Centre on 70908000 or 75008000.

For more information, contact the National Call Centre on 70908000 or 75008000.

PNG Power