Demand for electrical power has been steadily increasing in the Sandton CBD and surrounding suburbs,

requiring the local electrical network to be strengthened in order to ensure a stable, reliable electrical

power supply for these areas into the future.

In this regard, Eskom started construction on the 15th February 2011 with the planned Craighall –

Sandpark 88kV cable circuit. The last section of the cable circuit will be routed via Grayston Drive and 5th

Street into the Sandpark Substation, on the corner of 5th Street and Fredman Drive. The project manager of

this project is NETGroup.

This serves to inform the general public, property owners and stakeholders of Sandton Central regarding the

effect this project will have on the traffic in the area:

Traffic Deviations

Due to many existing underground services in this area, the only route available is underneath south to

north bound lanes of 5th Street. Unfortunately this will result in the temporary closure of these two lanes of

5th Street as well as the slipway from Grayston Drive into Sandton Drive.

Therefore the north to south bound lanes of 5th Street will be converted into a single lane dual carriage way.

Access to the surrounding properties along Park Lane and Norwhich Close will still be possible in both

ways, although the volume of traffic via 5th Street will be affected. It is advised to seek alternative routes, i.e.

via Alice Lane and Sandton Drive and avoid 5th Street during peak times.

Time Period

The anticipated construction start date is the 1st of November 2011. The abovementioned traffic restrictions

will therefore come into affect by the 31st of October 2011.

It is anticipated that duration of the project will be 4 weeks, resulting in the completion date of 30 November

2011, if not delayed by rain or other unforeseen circumstances.

General Notes

- All necessary safety precautions will be in place.

- A notice board and signage will be in place according to JRA specifications.

- All work will be in accordance to Eskom, JRA and SANS specifications.

- All the necessary approvals and legal requirements have been obtained for this project.

- Any queries may be directed to Paul van Rooyen of SCMD.

View map illustrating traffic interference.