A fallen tree on the 132kV Transmission Line connecting Wailoa Power Station to Cunningham Road Zone Substation in Suva has resulted in significant power supply disruptions in the Central Division this afternoon.
Hasmukh Patel, the chief executive of Energy Fiji Limited, stated that the incident occurred when a tree was accidentally cut in Waibau and fell onto the 132,000-volt transmission line, impacting the transfer of power from the Wailoa Hydro Electric Power Station to the Cunningham Road Zone Substation.
“Our teams are currently en route to clear the fallen tree from the transmission line so we can re-energize it,” Patel mentioned.
“While efforts are underway to restore power to the affected areas through the Kinoya Power Station, it will take some time to fully restore service to the Central Division.”
He urged the public to treat all power lines as live and to stay clear of them, as they can become electrified unexpectedly.
“EFL apologizes for this unplanned power disruption and the inconvenience it has caused, which was beyond our control. We appreciate the cooperation and understanding of all our valued customers,” Patel added.