Rockdale B Substation

Construction of a new Rockdale B Substation and associated secondary infrastructure in the vicinity of the existing Rockdale Substation. The existing transformers at the Rockdale substation are now old and pose a serious risk. They are unable to meet current maximum power demands and this normally results in load shedding during maintenances. The construction of the substation will provide a new site where new loads can be connected. The substation would provide a power source for the 132kV lines that need to be diverted from the Vulcan substation because of the unsuitable ground. The three locality alternatives are within the Mpumalanga Province, south of Middleburg. These alternatives are all located within Nkangala District Municipality and Steve Tshwete Local Municipality in ward 15. Sites A and B are located on farm Rietfontein 314 and Site C is located on farm Klipfontein 316.