Cape Town Mayor Patricia De Lille on Friday officially switched on electricity for the homes. Since January 2017, over 4 000 new households in the Western Cape have been connected to the electricity grid as part of Eskom’s quest to achieve universal access by 2020.
“I met with the then land owner in February 2015 and until October 2015 extensive negotiations and deliberations continued between city and the previous land owner about the provision of electricity and purchase of land. Finally, we had a breakthrough and in February 2016 the deed of sale was signed and the city bought the land for R943 500,” De Lille said.
Mayor De Lille said the city is proud to be part of the project.
“Negotiations with the previous land owner took many years but finally in February 2016, we had a breakthrough when the city purchased the land for R943 500, which allowed the electrification project to commence. I share in the joy with the residents, who will now have much more comfort and warmth.”
Klipheuwel is currently an informal settlement, with the City of Cape Town planning to formalise the area by installing sewer pipelines and creating access pathways.
The Klipheuwel customers will be serviced directly by Eskom. Customer enquiries can be directed to the Eskom Contact Centre on 08600 37566.
