POINTE BLANCHE—GEBE mechanics worked throughout the weekend on DG#12, the 10 MW engine which has been a source of much load shedding during the last week. Up to press time cylinder #8 was still being stripped. Different crews will be working thru the night in order to have the machine available by Monday morning.
The mechanics have found an abnormal amount of combustibles in the lube oil which they suspect is caused by a damaged piston ring. In order to inspect the piston ring they have to stop the machine and remove the piston. This rather laborious process has to be executed with precision to avoid damaging other critical parts of the machine.
If all goes well DG#12 could be operational on Monday morning. However, if there are other complications NVGEBE will have a shortage of approximately 8MW and will be forced to do some load shedding.
Below is the possible load shedding schedule for Monday July 20.
8.00-11.00 (Max. 2 hours per area)
Cupecoy area, Mullet Bay area, Beacon Hill, S'bay village, Airport Road
Belvedere, Oyster Pond, Westin Hotel area
Orange Grove, Almond Grove, Colebay Lagoon area
St. Peters, South Reward, Ebenezer, Betty's Estate, Saunders, Mary's Fancy
11.00-14.00 (Max. 2 hours per area)
Madame Estate area, Arch Rd. Suckergarden, Guana Bay
Pointe Blanche, W.G. Buncamper Road, Vineyard area
Cay Hill, Brouwers Road, Red Roses rd area
St. Peters, South Reward, Waymouth Hill areas
Cay Bay, Billy Folly (Pelican) area
Union Road Colebay & surrounding areas
14.00-17.00 (Max. 2 hours per area)
Cay Bay, Colebay (Welfare Road), Pelican area
St. John's Estate, Retreat Estate
Longwall Rd, Bush rd, Illidge Rd, Zagersgut
Beethoven Road., Belair, Little Bay, Fort Willem
AT Illidge road, Middle Region
The times and areas given are approximate. GEBE urges the general public to stay tuned to the local media for timely updates or visit our website www.nvgebe.com
GEBE 10.00am Update: Load Shedding for...
As work continues on DG#12 the following areas will be out of electricity from 10.00 until 12.00:
Dutch Quarter, Union Farm, Belverdere, Bishop Hill area, Dawn Beach, Tamarind Hill, Red Pond
Simpson Bay Yacht club, Isle de Sol up to the bridge, Cay Bay, Billy Folly (Pelican) area, Union road & surrounding areas.
