CoCT says electricity meter replacement programme in top gear
Its mandatory replacement programme is necessary, as many of its credit and prepaid meters in homes across the metro are more than 30 years old.
A prepaid electricity meter and an electricity mains unit. Picture: @CityofCT/X
CAPE TOWN - The City of Cape Town said its electricity meter replacement programme had hit high gear.
Its mandatory replacement programme is necessary, as many of its credit and prepaid meters in homes across the metro were more than 30 years old.
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The municipality said the required meter replacement helped to avoid inaccurate readings.
Mayco member for Energy Xanthea Limberg reminded residents that the replacement was free.
"Once the earmarked area is due for the upgrade, we will drop a letter in the customer's post box to arrange an appointment.
“Once an appointment has been made and the contractor reaches out to the customer, they may verify the supplied reference number by contacting the city's call centre on 0860 103 089."