BY JOHN HOUANIHAU

The Solomon Power will carry out essential work on its distribution lines today.

A spokesperson from Solomon Power told Island Sun yesterday that the planned power outage is to prevent disruptions during weekdays and is planned to take place on weekends.

The spokesperson said that one of the objectives of the planned power outage is also to upgrade the powerlines that cause faults.

In a statement issued on Thursday this week, Solomon Power said that the time for the planned outage is from 9am to 2pm and from 10am to 5pm.

“Solomon Power will be carrying out essential work on our distribution lines; as a result, there will be a planned power outage,” Solomon Power stated in the statement.

The statement said that areas that will be affected from 9 am to 2 pm are Parts of Hibiscus Avenue (High Court, Min Lands, Kalala House), Lengakiki areas, Mbumburu, Titinge, Mbokona, Choviri, Kaibia Heights, West Vavaya Ridge, Mbokonavera 1, 2, 3 and 4, Tehamurina, Ngossi, Tasahe and surrounding areas.

The statement further said that areas that will be affected from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm include Vura 1, Vura 2 and surrounding areas.

“Customers affected are advised to take necessary standby measures. Please treat all power lines as live at all times. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding,” Solomon Power said.

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