After enduring several hours of scheduled blackout on Sunday, residents of Georgetown can now expect a problem-free holiday season, according to the Guyana Power and Light Company (GPL) as it was able to complete the maintenance.
GPL had scheduled a maintenance for New Georgetown Substation, which covered Alexander Village, River View Ruimveldt, Industrial Site to Houston, North and South Ruimveldt, Guyhoc Park, Festival City, Tucville, Lamaha Park and Lamaha Springs. It was slated to last from 8.30 am to 2.30 pm.
Additionally, the Kingston and Sophia Substation, which covers Sheriff Street, Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) and Vlissingen Road, Kitty, Campbellville, Prashad Nagar, Subryanville, Queenstown and Bel Air Park had scheduled maintenance on Sunday. It was slated to last from 8.30 am to 6.30 pm.