PHILIPSBURG-Crews at the GEBE power plant in Cay Bay and their colleagues in the Distribution department have been working tirelessly to re-establish electricity and water supply to all residents. As of Sunday night an estimated 95% of the island's utility services had been restored.
Power Plant:
The production of electricity has been restored but some technical problems still remain which could lead to some load shedding during the week. If load shedding is needed, GEBE will try to limit it to an absolute minimum by sparing the high priority areas such as emergency services, hospital, police, schools, main commercial areas etc.
Distribution:
GEBE's Distribution Department has restored most above ground lines. Two areas that are still out of power are Beacon Point and the area around the Mac School in St John's. Technical problems have been identified at the transformers in both cases.
In addition, there are some isolated areas that the crews have not yet been able to supply with electricity. These should receive electricity by tomorrow Monday October 20 as technicians continue to work to have all of GEBE's customers back online.
Water Supply:
"The Airfin water plants are receiving all the power they need and are running at full capacity. The distribution system has been stabilized and the water supply to the community of St. Maarten has been restored" GEBE